APRILIA quasar 100 User Manual

use and maintenance

Quasar 50 - 100 - 125 - 180

Battery

WARNING

Risk of fire.
K e e p f u e l a n d o t h e r f l a m m a b l e

s u b s t a n c e s a w a y f r o m e l e c t r i c

components.
Never invert the battery cables.
Ensure that the ignition switch is in the
"" position before connecting or

disconnecting the battery, otherwise

some components might damage.
Connect the positive cable (+) first and

then the negative cable (-).
Disconnect in the reverse order.

CAUTION

This vehicle is fitted

with a maintenance-free battery which
seldom needs inspecting and may need
charging from time to time.

Disconnect the terminals if the vehicle is to
be left unused for a long period.

CHECKING AND CLEANING THE
TERMINALS

Carefully read page 45 (Battery)

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Ensure the ignition switch is in the ""
position.

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Remove the seat, see page 19
(GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT).

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Slide the red protective cap (1) aside.

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Make sure that the cable terminals and
the battery terminals are:
√ in good condition (and not corroded or

covered with deposits);

√ c o v e r e d w i t h n e u t r a l g r e a s e o r

Vaseline.

If necessary:

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Remove the battery, see page 45
(REMOVING THE BATTERY)

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Clean off cable and battery terminals
with a wire brush to remove all traces of
corrosion.

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Install the battery, see page 47
(INSTALLING THE BATTERY)

REMOVING THE BATTERY

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Ensure the ignition switch is in the ""
position.

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Remove the seat.

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Release and remove the negative (-)
terminal screw.

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Move aside the negative cable.

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Slide the red protective cap (1) aside.

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Release and remove the positive (+)
terminal screw.

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Move aside the positive cable.

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Remove the battery retaining grommet
(2).