Long Periods Of Inactivity - Gilera Nexus 500 User Manual

WARNING
SPENT BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION
AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT
REGULATIONS.

Long periods of inactivity

Battery performance will decrease if the scooter is not used for a long time. This is the
result of the natural phenomenon of battery discharging, and may be due to residual
absorption by scooter components with constant power consumption. Poor battery
performance may also be due to environmental conditions and the cleanliness of the
terminals. One of the following procedures should be followed to avoid difficult starting
and/or irreparable damage to the battery:
- Start the engine at least once a month and keep it running slightly above idle for
10 -15 minutes. This keeps all the engine components, as well as the battery, in good
working order.
- Store the scooter (as described in the "Periods of inactivity" section) with the battery
removed. The battery must be clean, completely charged and stored in a dry and well
ventilated area. Recharge at least once every two months.
CAUTION
THE BATTERY MUST BE RECHARGED WITH A CURRENT LOAD EQUAL TO 1/10
OF THE BATTERY RATED CAPACITY AND FOR A PERIOD NOT LONGER THAN
10 HOURS. CONTACT AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO-GILERA SERVICE CENTRE
TO CARRY OUT THIS OPERATION SAFELY. WHEN INSTALLING THE BATTERY
AGAIN, ENSURE THAT THE TERMINALS ARE CORRECTLY CONNECTED TO
THE TERMINALS.
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