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Maintenance and Servicing
5.10.3 Battery
Battery isolating switch (optional)
The battery isolating switch is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle
above the battery. If the vehicle is parked for a longer period of time, the
battery may self-discharge. For this case:
1. Switch off the vehicle with the ignition switch.
2. Open the right side panelling, see page 102.
3. Turn the battery isolating switch
Fig. 112-A
. The battery is isolated from
the vehicle electrical system. Switch the vehicle electrical system back
on by rotating clockwise.
Removing the battery
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and hold it with the parking brake.
Switch the engine off and pull out the ignition key. Let the engine cool
down.
2. Open the right side panelling, see page 102.
3. If present, switch the battery isolating switch off and remove the key.
4. Loosen the battery holder
.
5. Disconnecting the battery: First the minus pole and then the plus pole!
6. Remove the battery. Clean and grease the battery poles.
7. Recharge the battery or replace it by a new battery of the same
strength.
8. Connecting the battery: First the plus pole and then the minus pole.
Danger
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Danger of explosion due to smoking, fire or open light! Especially when being charged, but also in
the normal use of batteries, batteries emit explosive gases! Avoid smoking, fire, sparks or open
light in the vicinity of batteries!
•
Danger of explosion due to sparks! Never place tools or other electrically conductive objects on
the battery! Sparks that can ignite escaping gases arise if the poles are short-circuited.
Always observe the correct order when connecting and disconnecting the battery!
•
Disconnecting the battery: First the minus pole and then the plus pole!
•
Connecting the battery: First the plus pole and then the minus pole!
•
Danger of explosion due to frozen battery or too low acid level! With a frozen battery or if the acid
level is too low, do not attempt to start with a jumper cable, the battery can burst or explode.
•
Danger of burns due to battery acid! The special safety and accident prevention regulations must
be complied with when handling the battery. Batteries contain sulphuric acid.
Fig. 112:
A
Fig. 113:
A
(+)
(-)
Summary of Contents for Citymaster 650
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