Battery; Long Inactivity Of The Battery - APRILIA ATLANTIC 200 - 2003 Manual

BATTERY

Read page page 60 (MAINTENANCE)
carefully.
Check battery fluid level and terminal
torque after the first 625 miles (1,000 km)
a n d e v e r y 3 , 7 5 0 m i l e s ( 6 , 0 0 0 k m )
afterwards.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD!
Keep fuel and other flammable products
away from electric components.
Battery fluid is toxic and caustic. 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
contact an eye specialist without delay.
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 abundant water or
milk, then continue with magnesia milk
or vegetable oil and seek medical
attention immediately.
The battery gives off explosive gases.
Keep away from flames and sources of
ignition or heat. Do not smoke near the
battery.
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Provide proper ventilation while the
battery is under charge. Do not inhale
the gases produced by the battery
under charge.
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 "
disconnecting the battery to avoid
damaging any components. 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.
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WARNING
" before connecting or
LONG INACTIVITY OF THE
BATTERY
When the vehicle is left unused for more
than two weeks, charge the battery to
avoid sulfation, see page 80 (CHARGING
THE BATTERY).
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Remove the battery,
(REMOVING THE BATTERY) and store
it in a cool, dry place.
To avoid degradation in the wintertime or
while the motorcycle 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).
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Charge the battery fully at normal charge
r a t e , p a g e 8 0 ( C H A R G I N G T H E
BATTERY).
If you are leaving the battery fitted in the
motorcycle, disconnect the leads from the
terminals.
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