Battery; Long Inactivity Of The Battery - APRILIA SCARABEO 50 I.E 100 4T - 2002 Manual

BATTERY

Carefully read p. 35 (MAINTENANCE).

Remember: 1 mile = 1.6 km
1 km = 0.625 miles
Check the electrolyte level and the tighten-
ing of the terminals after the first 500 km
and successively every 4000 km or 12
months.

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 maintenance op-
erations.
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 15 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
during the recharging.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN

Never invert the connection of
the battery cables.
Do not incline the vehicle too much, in
order to avoid dangerous leaks of the
battery fluid.
Connect and disconnect the battery
with the ignition switch in position ≈
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.
LONG INACTIVITY
OF THE BATTERY
If the vehicle remains unused for a long pe-
riod:
◆
Remove the battery, see p. 56 (REMO-
VING THE BATTERY) and put it in a cool
and dry place.
◆
Recharge it completely, by using a trickle
charge, see p. 57 (RECHARGING THE

∆. BATTERY).
If the battery remains on the vehicle, dis-
connect the cables from the terminals.
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
battery.
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