APRILIA RALLY 50 - 2000 Manual page 62

The battery gives off explosive gases; keep it
away from flames, sparks, cigarettes and any
other source of heat.
During the recharging or the use, make sure that
the room is properly ventilated and avoid inhal-
ing the gases released during the recharging.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN
a
Never invert the connection of the battery
cables.
a
Do not incline the vehicle too much, in or-
der to avoid dangerous leaks of the bat-
c
tery fluid.
Connect and disconnect the battery with
the ignition switch in position "
Connect first the positive cable (+) and then the
negative cable (–).
Disconnect following the reverse order.
The electrolyte is corrosive.
Do not pour or spill it, especially on the plastic
parts.
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If the vehicle remains unused for a long period, re-
move the battery and place it in a cool and dry place.
Recharge it completely, by using a trickle charge.
If the battery remains on the vehicle, disconnect the
cables from the terminals.
It is important to check the charge periodically (about
once a month), during the winter or when the vehicle
remains unused, in order to prevent the deterioration
of the battery.
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