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BATTERY
Read page 56 (MAINTENANCE).
WARNING
Risk of fire.
K e e p f u e l a n d o t h e r f l a m m a b l e
s u b s t a n c e s a w a y f r o m e l e c t r i c
components.
Battery fluid is toxic, caustic and
corrosive; it contains sulfuric acid and
contact with skin will cause severe
burns. Wear protective clothing and a
face or eye protection before servicing
the battery.
In case of contact with skin, rinse with
plenty of cool water.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse with
plenty of water for fifteen minutes and
immediately contact an eye specialist.
I f t h e e l e c t r o l y t e i s a c c i d e n t a l l y
swallowed, drink a lot of water or milk,
then continue drinking magnesia milk
or vegetable oil and consult a doctor
without delay.
The battery gives off explosive gases
and must be kept away from flames and
sources of ignition or heat; do not
smoke near the battery.
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use and maintenance SR 50
Charge or use the battery in a well-
ventilated place. Do not inhale the
gasses produced by the battery under
charging.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Avoid leaning the vehicle at steep
angles or you might spill battery fluid.
CAUTION
Never invert the battery cables.
Ensure that the ignition switch is in
position "
" before connecting or
disconnecting the battery, otherwise
some components might damage.
Connect first the positive cable (+) and
then the negative cable (–).
Disconnect in the reverse order.
Battery fluid is corrosive.
Do not spill it, especially on plastic
parts.
PROLONGED INACTIVITY OF THE
BATTERY
If the vehicle remains unused for more
than fifteen days, it is necessary to
recharge the battery to prevent sulfation,
s e e p a g e
6 9 ( C H A R G I N G T H E
BATTERY)
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Remove the battery, see page
(REMOVING THE BATTERY) and store
it in a cool, dry place.
To avoid the battery from wearing down in
winter or while the vehicle is stored away,
check battery charge at regular intervals
(monthly).
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Recharge the battery fully at a normal
charge rate, see page 69 (CHARGING
THE BATTERY)
If you are leaving the battery installed to
the vehicle, disconnect the cables from the
terminals.
REMOVING THE BATTERY
Read page 68 (BATTERY).
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Remove the tool kit-battery compartment
c o v e r , s e e p a g e
COMPARTMENT / TOOL KIT)
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Remove the tool kit compartment.
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Make sure that the ignition switch is in
position " ".
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Disconnect first the negative (-) and then
the positive cable (red, +).
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Remove the battery breather pipe.
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Remove the battery, and put it on a flat
surface in a cool, dry place.
WARNING
Once removed, the battery must be
stored in a safe place and kept away
from children.
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Refit the tool kit compartment.
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Refit the tool kit-battery compartment
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c o v e r , s e e p a g e
COMPARTMENT / TOOL KIT)
3 8 ( B A T T E R Y
3 8 ( B A T T E R Y
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