Battery; Maintenance-Free; Long Inactivity Of The Battery - APRILIA SR 50 - 1998 Manual

BATTERY

Carefully read p. 39 (MAINTENANCE).
WARNING
Risk of fire.
Keep fuel and other flammable sub-
stances away from the electrical compo-
nents.
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 main-
tenance 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
use and maintenance SR 50
60
during the recharging.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Do not incline the vehicle too much, in
order to avoid dangerous leaks of the
battery fluid.
CAUTION
Never invert the connection of the battery
cables.
Connect and disconnect the battery with
the ignition switch in position "
erwise some components may be dam-
aged.
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.

MAINTENANCE-FREE

BATTERIES
WARNING
Carefully read page 39 (MAINTENANCE).
Fire hazard.
Never keep fuel and other flammable sub-
stances close to the electrical compo-
nents.
Never invert the battery cable connec-
tions.
Always connect and disconnect the bat-
tery with the ignition switch in the "
position.
First connect the positive (+) cable and
then the negative (–) cable.
Use the reverse order when disconnect-
ing.
IMPORTANTE
with a maintenance-free battery. No mainte-
nance is required apart from occasional
", oth-
checking and, if necessary, recharging.
LONG INACTIVITY
OF THE BATTERY
If the vehicle remains unused for more than
fifteen days, it is necessary to recharge the
battery, in order to prevent its sulphation, see
p. 63 (RECHARGING THE BATTERY) :
N Remove the battery, see p. 61 (REMOV-
ING 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
order to prevent the deterioration of the bat-
tery.
N Recharge it completely with a normal
charge, see p. 63 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
If the battery remains on the vehicle, discon-
nect the cables from the terminals.
"
The vehicle is equipped