APRILIA RX 50 - 1996 Manual page 37

BATTERY MAINTENANCE
It is important to check the level of the electrolyte
at least once a month or even more frequently
during the summer months.
The level should be kept between the "MIN" and
"MAX" marks and topped up from time to time
WITH DISTILLED WATER ONLY.
When checking the liquid level, ensure that the
breather pipe is properly connected to the battery.
b
When the plates remain uncovered, an ir-
reversible degeneration process begins.
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It is important to keep the battery always FULLY
CHARGED, so in winter it should be recharged at
least once a month. (Failing this, it may be
charged by using the vehicle without lighting the
head-lights for at least 100 km).
It is also a good rule to recharge the battery from
time to time in summer too, so that it is always
100% charged.
b
When the battery is left discharged, an ir-
reversible degeneration process begins.
To avoid possible damage to the electri-
cal system, do not invert the connection of the
battery cables.
c
Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles