Battery; Use Of A New Battery - PIAGGIO Beverly 250 i.e. User Manual

Battery (03_16, 03_17)

To access the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Place the scooter on its centre stand;
2. Open the saddle, following the procedure described above, see section "Opening
the saddle to reach the helmet compartment";
3. Remove retainers "A" and cover "B".
The battery is the electrical device that requires the most frequent inspections and
diligent maintenance. The main points of maintenance to be observed are as follows:
03_16
CAUTION
IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NEVER DISCON-
NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. DO NOT TIP THE SCOOT-
ER TOO MUCH IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS LEAKAGE OF BATTERY
ELECTROLYTE
.
03_17

Use of a new battery

Make sure that the terminals are connected correctly.
CAUTION
DO NOT REVERSE THE POLARITY: RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND DAMAGE
TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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