Battery; Long Inactivity Of The Battery - APRILIA LEONARDO 125 Use And Maintenance Book

BATTERY

Carefully read p. 39 (MAINTENANCE).
Check the electrolyte level and the
tightening of the terminals after the first
1000 km (625 mi) and then every 6000 km
(3750 mi).
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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
substances away from the electrical
components.
The electrolyte in the battery is toxic
and caustic and if it gets in contact with
the skin it can cause burns, since it
c o n t a i n s s u l p h u r i c a c i d . W e a r
protection clothes, a face mask and/or
g o g g l e s d u r i n g m a i n t e n a n c e
operations.
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 fifteen minutes,
then consult an oculist without delay.
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,
t h e n c o n t i n u e d r i n k i n g m i l k o f
magnesia or vegetable oil and consult a
doctor without delay.
The battery gives off explosive gases;
keep it away from flames, sparks,
cigarettes 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.
Do not incline the vehicle too much, in
order to avoid dangerous leaks of the
battery fluid.
!
CAUTION
Never invert the connection of the
battery cables.
Connect and disconnect the battery
with the ignition switch in position "
otherwise some components may be
damaged.
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.
I n c a s e o f i n s t a l l a t i o n
"MAINTENANCE-FREE" battery, to
recharge it use a specific recharger
(type with constant voltage/amperage
or constant voltage).
T h e u s e o f a t r a d i t i o n a l b a t t e r y
recharger may damage the battery.
LONG INACTIVITY
OF THE BATTERY
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If the vehicle remains unused for more
than fifteen days, it is necessary to
recharge the battery, in order to prevent its
sulphation, see p. 59 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
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Remove the
(REMOVING THE BATTERY) and put it
in a cool and dry place.
I t i s im po r t a n t t o c h ec k t he c ha r g e
o f a
periodically (about once a month), during
the winter or when the vehicle remains
u n u s e d , i n o r d e r t o p r e v e n t t h e
deterioration of the battery.
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Recharge it completely with a normal
charge, see p. 59 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
If the battery remains on the vehicle,
disconnect the cables from the terminals.
use and maintenance Leonardo 125 - 150 - 250 - 300
battery, see p. 58
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