APRILIA RS 125 - 1998 Manual page 65

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Carefully read p. 43 (MAINTENANCE).
Check the electrolyte level and the tighten-
ing of the terminals after the first 1000 km
(625 mi) and successively every 4000 km
(2500 mi) or 12 months.
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The electrolyte in the battery is
toxic and caustic and if it gets in
contact with the skin it can
cause burns, since it contains sulphuric
acid. Wear protection clothes, a face
mask and/or goggles during mainte-
nance operations.
In case of contact with the skin, rinse
with plenty of water.
In case of contact with the eyes, rinse
with plenty of water for fifteen minutes,
then consult an oculist without delay.
If the electrolyte is accidentally swal-
lowed, drink a lot of water or milk, then
continue drinking milk of magnesia or
vegetable oil and consult a doctor with-
out delay.
The battery gives off explosive gases;
keep it away from flames, sparks, ciga-
rettes and any other source of heat.
During the recharging or the use, make
sure that the room is properly ventilated
and avoid inhaling the gases released
during the recharging.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Do not incline the vehicle too much, in
order to avoid dangerous leaks of the
battery fluid.
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Never invert the connection of
the battery cables.
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.
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If the vehicle remains unused for
more than 20 days, disconnect
the 20A fuse, in order to avoid the bat-
tery deterioration resulting from the
current consumption due to the multi-
function computer.
To remove the 20A fuse it is necessary
to set the digital clock function to zero.
To reset the digital clock, see p. 17
(MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
If the vehicle remains unused for more
than fifteen days, it is necessary to re-
charge the battery, in order to prevent its
sulphation, see p. 67 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
Remove the battery, see p. 66 (RE-
MOVING THE BATTERY) and put it in a
cool and dry place.
It is important to check the charge periodi-
cally (about once a month), during the win-
ter or when the vehicle remains unused, in
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order to prevent the deterioration of the
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battery.
Recharge it completely with a normal
charge, see p. 67 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
If the battery remains on the vehicle, dis-
connect the cables from the terminals.
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