Battery; Long Inactivity Of The Battery - APRILIA SCARABEO 500 - 2002 Manual

BATTERY

R e a d p a g e 4 1 ( M A I N T E N A N C E )
carefully.
Check battery fluid level and terminal
torque after the first 1000 km (625 miles)
a n d e v e r y 6 0 0 0 k m ( 3 7 5 0 m i l e s )
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.
I f b a t t e r y f l u i d i s a c c i d e n t a l l y
swallowed, drink abundant water or
milk, then continue 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 61 (CHARGING THE
BATTERY).
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Remove the battery, see page 60
(REMOVING THE BATTERY) and store
it in a cool, dry place.
To avoid degradation in the wintertime or
while the vehicle is stored away, check
b a t t e r y c h a r g e a t r e g u l a r i n t e r v a l s
(monthly).
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Charge the battery fully at normal charge
rate, see page 61 (CHARGING THE
BATTERY).
If you are leaving the battery fitted in the
vehicle, disconnect the leads from the
terminals.
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