APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 Manual page 57

BATTERY
Read page 40 (MAINTENANCE) carefully.
Check battery fluid level and terminal torque
after the first 1000 km (625 miles) and every
6000 km (3750 miles) afterwards.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD!
Keep fuel and other flammable products
away from electric components.
Battery fluid is toxic and caustic. It contains
sulphuric 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.
If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed,
drink abundant water or milk, then conti-
nue with magnesia milk or vegetable oil
and seek medical advice immediately.
The battery gives off explosive gases. Keep
away from flames and sources of ignition
or heat. Do not smoke near the battery.
Provide proper ventilation while the battery
is under charging. Do not inhale the gases
produced by the battery under charging.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Avoid leaning the vehicle at steep angles
or you might spill battery fluid.
WARNING
Never invert the battery cables.
Ensure that the ignition switch is in position
" " before connecting or disconnecting
the battery, otherwise some components
might 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.
LONG INACTIVITY OF THE
BATTERY
When the vehicle is left unused for over a
fortnight, charge the battery to avoid
sulphation, see page 59 (CHARGING THE
BATTERY).
◆ Remove the battery, see page 58
(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 battery
charge at regular intervals (monthly).
Charge the battery fully at normal charge
◆
rate, see page 59 (CHARGING THE
BATTERY).
If you are leaving the battery fitted in the
motorcycle, disconnect the leads from the
terminals.
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