use and maintenance
Atlantic 125/250/500 Sprint
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BATTERY
Carefully read page 39 (MAINTENANCE).
Check electrolyte level (only
)
and terminals tightening as specified in the
scheduled maintenance chart, see page
4 0 ( S C H E D U L E D M A I N T E N A N C E
C H A R T ) , a c c o r d i n g t o t h e v e h i c l e
displacement.
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
s u b s t a n c e s a w a y f r o m e l e c t r i c
components.
Battery fluid is toxic and corrosive; it
contains sulphuric acid and contact with
skin will cause severe burns. Wear
protective clothing and a face or eye
protection before servicing the battery. In
case of contact with skin, rinse with
plenty of fresh water.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse with
plenty of water for fifteen minutes and
contact an eye specialist without delay.
If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed,
drink abundant water or milk, then
continue with magnesia milk or vegetable
oil and seek medical advice immediately.
The battery gives off explosive gases and
must be kept away from flames and
sources of ignition or heat; do not smoke
near the battery.
Provide proper ventilation while the
battery is under charging and do not
inhale the gases produced by the battery
during the charging process.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Avoid leaning the vehicle at steep angles
or you might spill battery fluid.
WARNING
Never invert the battery cables.
Ensure that the ignition switch is in
position "
" before connecting or
disconnecting the battery, otherwise
some components might damage.
Connect the positive cable (+) first and
then the negative cable (-). Disconnect in
the reverse order.
Battery fluid is corrosive.
Do not spill it, especially on plastic parts.
If you have installed a "MAINTENANCE-
FREE" battery, use a specific battery
charger to recharge it (this will be the
constant voltage/amperage or constant
voltage type).
Using a conventional battery charger
might damage your maintenance-free
battery.
LONG INACTIVITY OF THE
BATTERY
If the vehicle remains unused for more
than fifteen days, it is necess ary to
recharge the battery, in order to prevent
sulphation, see page 64 (CHARGING THE
BATTERY).
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Remove the battery, see page 63
(REMOVING THE BATTERY) and store
it in a cool, dry place.
To avoid degradation in the wintertime or
while the vehicle is stored away, check
b a t t e r y c h a r g e a t r e g u l a r i n t e r v a l s
(monthly).
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Recharge the battery fully at a normal
charge rate, see page 64 (CHARGING
THE BATTERY).
If you are leaving the battery installed to
the vehicle, disconnect the cables from the
terminals.
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