Battery; Maintenance-Free Battery; Long Inactivity Of The Battery - APRILIA SR 50 Manual Del Usuario

BATTERY

Carefully read p. 44 (MAINTENANCE).
WARNING
Risk of fire.
Keep fuel and other flammable
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
contains sulphuric acid. Wear protection
clothes, a face mask and/or goggles
during maintenance 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.
If the electrolyte is accidentally
swallowed, drink a lot of water or milk,
then continue drinking milk of 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
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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
MAINTENANCE-FREE
BATTERY
WARNING
Carefully read page 44 (MAINTENANCE).
Fire hazard.
Never keep fuel and other flammable
substances close to the electrical
components.
Never reverse the connection of the battery
cables.
Always connect and disconnect the battery
with the ignition switch in the"
First connect the positive (+) cable and
then the negative (–) cable.
Use the reverse order when disconnecting.
NOTE This vehicle is equipped with a
maintenance-free battery. No maintenance
is required apart from occasional checking
and, if necessary, recharging.
LONG INACTIVITY OF THE
"
BATTERY
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. 69 (RECHARGING THE BATTERY) :
◆ Remove the battery, see p. 67 (REMOVING
THE BATTERY) and put it in a cool and dry
place.
It is important to check the charge periodically
(about once a month), during the winter or
when the vehicle remains unused, in order to
prevent the deterioration of the battery.
◆ Recharge it completely with a normal
charge, see p. 69 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
If the battery remains on the vehicle,
disconnect the cables from the terminals.
"position.