Battery - APRILIA RS 250 - 1998 Manual

BATTERY

Carefully read p. 47 (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 8 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.
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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
Never invert the connection of the bat-
tery cables.
Do not incline the vehicle too much, in
order to avoid dangerous leaks of the
battery 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.
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