mxu 400 Manuel atelier : Page 13

            Periodic Maintenance                                                       Battery

This section has been organized into sub-sections         After being in service, batteries require regular
which show common maintenance procedures for the          cleaning and recharging in order to deliver peak
KYMCO ATV.                                                performance and maximum service life. The following
                                                          procedure is recommended for cleaning and
  NOTE: KYMCO recommends the use of new                   maintaining lead-acid batteries. Always read and follow
gaskets, lock nuts, and seals and lubricating all         instructions provided with battery chargers and battery
internal components when servicing the                    products.
engine/transmission.                                                      WARNING
 NOTE: Some photographs and illustrations used            Anytime service is performed on a battery, the fol-
 in this section are used for clarity purposes only       lowing must be observed: keep sparks, open flame,
 and are not designed to depict actual                    cigarettes, or any other flame away. Always wear
 conditions.                                              safety glasses. Protect skin and clothing when
   NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located
   in Section 1.
                                                          handing a battery. When servicing battery in
                                                          enclosed space, keep the area well-ventilated. Make
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                                                          sure battery venting is not obstructed.
SPECIAL TOOLS                                             1. Remove the battery hold-down; then disconnect the
                                                             battery cables (negative cable first).
A number of special tools must be available to the        2. Disconnect the vent hose.
technician when performing service procedures in this     3. Remove the battery from the battery compartment;
section.                                                     then thoroughly wash the battery and battery com-
                                                             partment with soap and water.
               Description                   p/n            NOTE: If battery posts, cable ends, or the
                                                            battery case has a build-up of white/green
Compression Tester Kit                                      powder residue, apply water and baking soda
Oil Filter Wrench                           E052
                                                            to neutralize acid; then flush off with warm
                                                            soapy water.
Tachometer                                                4. Using a wire brush, clean the battery posts and cable
                                                             ends removing all corrosive buildup. Replace
Timing Light                                                 damaged cables or cable ends.
Valve Clearance Adjuster                    E012          5. Add clean distilled water to bring fluid level to the
                                                             UPPER level line.
  NOTE: Special tools are available from the
        KYMCO Spare Parts Department.                                       WARNING
                                                          Battery acid is harmful if it contacts eyes, skin, or
                                                          clothing. Care must be taken whenever handling a
                                                          battery.
       Lubrication Points
                                                                             CAUTION
                                                          Never use electrolyte (sulfuric acid) to "top off" the
It is advisable to lubricate certain components period-   battery. Use only distilled water or severe battery
ically to ensure free movement. Apply light oil to the    damage may occur.
components using the following list as reference.
                                                          6. Using a multimeter, test the battery voltage. The
A. Throttle Lever Pivot/Cable Ends                           meter must read 12.5 or more DC Volts for a fully
                                                             charged battery.
B. Brake Lever Pivot/Cable Ends
                                                           NOTE: At this point, if the meter reads as speci-
C. Auxiliary Brake Cable Ends                              fied, the battery may be returned to service (see
                                                           step 10).
D. Shift Lever Cable End
                                                          7. If the meter reads less than specified voltage, charge
                                                             the battery using the following guidelines.
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