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use and maintenance RS 125
BATTERY
Carefully read page 43
(MAINTENANCE).
Check the electrolyte level and the
tightening of the terminals after the first
1000 km (625 mi) and successively every
4000 km (2500 mi) or 12 months.
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
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.
Never invert the connection of
the battery cables.
Connect and disconnect the battery
with the ignition switch in position “
”.
Connect first the positive cable (+) and
then the negative cable (–).
Disconnect following the reverse order.
LONG INACTIVITY
OF THE BATTERY
If the vehicle remains unused for
more than 20 days, disconnect
the 20A fuse, in order to avoid the
battery deterioration resulting from the
current consumption due to the
multifunction computer.
To remove the 20A fuse it is necessary
to set the digital clock function to zero.
To reset the digital clock, see page 16
(MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER).
If the vehicle remains unused for more
than fifteen days, it is necessary to
recharge the battery, in order to prevent
its sulphation, see page 66
(RECHARGING THE BATTERY).
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Remove the battery, see page 65
(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.
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Recharge it completely with a normal
charge, see page 66 (RECHARGING
THE BATTERY).
If the battery remains on the vehicle,
disconnect the cables from the terminals.
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