Maintenance; Inspection; Return Under Warranty - APRILIA ETV mille Workshop Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6.14.2 MAINTENANCE

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If the motorcycle is left unridden for over fifteen days,
charge the battery at normal charge rate to avoid
sulphation, see 2.4.2 (CHARGING THE BATTERY).
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Apply a light coat of neutral grease or vaseline to the
battery terminals.

6.14.3 INSPECTION

In the event of abnormal operation, check the charge
system first, see 6.3 (CHARGE SYSTEM INSPECTION).
In addition, check for the following:
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Inspect the battery for any sign of damage (such as a
cracked housing) and check for fluid leaks.
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Ensure that the battery leads are securely fixed to the
terminals.
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Charge at normal charge rate for at least 10 hours.
WARNING
After charging, check loadless voltage. Replace the
battery when loadless voltage is less than 12 V.

6.14.4 RETURN UNDER WARRANTY

The warranty is invalidated when:
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the battery is damaged (dented housing, bent
terminals, etc.);
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the battery is affected by extensive sulphation
(normally due to improper installation procedure and/or
use).
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ETV mille
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