Checking Battery Electrolyte Level - Ducati SUPERSPORT Owner's Manual

Checking battery electrolyte level (fig. 31)
You will need to lift the tank (page 40) before you can
check battery liquid level.
Battery liquid level must be maintained between the
maximum UPPER LEVEL and minimum LOWER
LEVEL marks on battery front.
If battery liquid level is too low, remove the caps (1) and
top up carefully with distilled water up to the upper level
line, using a small syringe or a plastic funnel.
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When adding distilled water, make sure the breather tube
(2) is connected to battery breather outlet.
The breather tube must be so placed that it does not kink
or twist.
Important
Add only distilled water to the battery.
Tap water may shorten battery life.
A kinked or twisted breather tube may lead to
overpressure and damage the battery.
Warning
The battery contains sulphuric acid (electrolyte).
Avoid contact with skin and eyes as it may cause severe
burns.
If you spill some electrolyte on your skin, wash the
affected area with abundant water and seek medical
advice.
Electrolyte is poisonous: if you swallow it accidentally,
drink abundant milk or water, eat some magnesia,
scrambled eggs or drink vegetable oil and seek medical
advice without delay.
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Always wear adequate protective clothing and a visor
when handling the battery.
Never switch on a lighter or light a match and so on to
check battery fluid level.
Do not reverse terminal polarity.