How to Hook Up a Battery on a Tank Touring 150CC Scooter
Since most of the Tank 150cc Touring scooters purchased today are delivered partly assembled, the new scooter owner must finish assembly on his own. While the majority of the difficult assembly has already been done, the battery and other smaller items must be installed to prepare the scooter for the road. Although installing the battery can appear difficult if you are not readily familiar with scooter mechanics, it is much easier than it appears and only requires the scooter's key and a Phillips screwdriver.
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Instructions
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Insert the ignition key into the seat-lock mechanism under the left side of the seat. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the rider's seat and lift the rear of the seat upwards to access the storage compartment.
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Locate the battery box at the front of the storage compartment. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew all three bolts that secure the battery box cover. Pull the red positive (+) lead and the black negative (-) lead out of the battery box and set them aside.
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Insert a fully charged battery into the battery box. Connect the red positive (+) lead to the battery's positive (+) terminal, inserting and tightening the terminal bolt with a Phillips screwdriver. Connect the black negative (-) lead to the battery's negative (-) terminal, inserting and tightening the terminal bolt with a Phillips screwdriver.
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Place the battery-box cover over the battery. Insert and tighten the battery-box cover bolts with a Phillips screwdriver. Lower the rider's seat over the storage compartment. Press the seat down firmly to engage the seat lock mechanism and remove the ignition key.
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Tips & Warnings
Always connect the negative (-) lead last and remove it first to prevent the risk of a harmful short circuit that could damage your scooter and injure you.
References
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