TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Owner's Manual page 69

Recommendations to maintain battery health
during prolonged parking conditions
While your vehicle is parked for prolonged duration,
battery continues to discharge and if left unattended
can get completely discharged. It is recommended to
ride the vehicle for minimum 60 km every week to
keep the battery in healthy condition This could be at
a stretch in one ride or several rides during the week.
The vehicle speed will vary during the ride but an
average speed of minimum 30 kmph will be helpful
to ensure proper battery charging. Use kick-starting,
if available, to conserve battery charge during such
period. This is only a recommendation to maintain
battery charge and regular service schedules must
be followed to maintain your vehicle in good running
condition.
The following are the recommendations to the users
regarding battery maintenance before, during and
after long storage of battery:
1. Before Storage
a. Store the battery only after fully charging it.
b. Battery fuse to be disconnected and stored
safely. This will reduce the sleep mode current
and hence enhance storage life of battery.*
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c. Alternatively, battery
(positive and negative
disconnected and fasteners can be secured
with battery terminals.*
2. During Storage
a. Store it at room temperature or lower.
b. Store the vehicle in the shade and protected
from rain and cover the vehicle to prevent
rodents from entering and damaging the
wires.
3. After Storage
a. Connect the wires and fuse, if disconnected
earlier, with ignition switch in 'OFF' position.*
b. Start the vehicle by kick starting.
(Above recommendations do not consider storage
effects on other systems such as induction and fuel
systems and wheels).
Periodic Maintenance of Batteries:
• Keep top of battery clean.
• Check cables, clamps, and case for obvious
damage or loose connections.
• Clean terminals and connectors as necessary.
connecting wires
wires) can be
* To be done by skilled personnel