Removing The Battery - APRILIA SCARABEO 50 - 1997 Manual


Carefully read p. 33 (MAINTENANCE).
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles
Check the electrolyte level and the tighten-
ing of the terminals after the first 500 km
and successively every 4000 km or 8
months.

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 15 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

Never invert the connection of
the battery 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.
The electrolyte is corrosive.
Do not pour or spill it, especially on the
plastic parts.

".
If the vehicle remains unused for a long pe-
riod:
Remove the battery and place it in a cool
and dry place, see p. 52 (REMOVING
THE BATTERY).
Recharge it completely, by using a trickle
charge, see p. 52 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
If the battery remains on the vehicle, dis-
connect the cables from the terminals.
It is important to check the charge periodi-
cally (about once a month), during the win-
ter or when the vehicle remains unused, in
order to prevent the deterioration of the
battery.
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