Battery - APRILIA SCARABEO 250 Mode D'emploi

BATTERY

Carefully read page 51 (MAINTENANCE)
Check battery fluid level and terminal
tightening after the first 625 miles (1000
km) and every 3750 miles (6000 km)
afterwards.
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.
Battery fluid is toxic, caustic and
corrosive; it contains sulfuric acid and
contact with skin will cause severe
burns. Wear protective clothing and a
face or eye protection before servicing
the battery.
In case of contact with skin, rinse with
plenty of fresh water.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse with
plenty of water for fifteen minutes and
immediately contact an eye specialist.
I f b a t t e r y f l u i d i s a c c i d e n t a l l y
swallowed, drink plenty of water or milk,
then continue with magnesia milk or
vegetable oil and seek medical advice
immediately.
The battery gives off explosive gases
and must be kept away from flames and
sources of ignition or heat; do not
smoke near the battery.
64 use and maintenance Scarabeo 250
Charge or use the battery in a well-
ventilated place. Do not inhale the
gasses produced by the battery under
charging.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Avoid leaning the vehicle at steep
angles or you might spill battery fluid.
Never invert the battery cables. Make
sure that the ignition switch is in
position " " before connecting or
disconnecting the battery, otherwise
some components might undergo
damage.
Connect the positive cable (+) first and
then the negative cable (-).
Disconnect in the reverse order.
Battery fluid is corrosive.
Do not spill it, especially on plastic
parts.
If you have installed a "MAINTENANCE-
FREE" battery, use a specific battery
charger to recharge it (this will be the
constant voltage/amperage or constant
voltage type).
Using a conventional battery charger
might damage your maintenance-free
battery.
L O N G I N A C T I V I T Y
BATTERY
If the vehicle remains unused for more than
fifteen days, the battery must be charge to
p r e v e n t s u l f a t i o n , s e e
(CHARGING THE BATTERY)
Remove the battery,
u
(REMOVING THE BATTERY)and store
it in a cool, dry place.
To avoid deterioration in the wintertime or
while the vehicle is stored away, check
b a t t e r y c h a r g e a t r e g u l a r i n t e r v a l s
(monthly).
Recharge the battery fully at a normal
u
charge rate, see page 66 (CHARGING
THE BATTERY)
If you are leaving the battery installed to the
vehicle, disconnect the cables from the
terminals.
O F T H E
p a g e 6 6
see page 65