APRILIA Habana 125, Manual

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64 use and maintenance Habana 50/125 - Habana Custom 50/125
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Carefully read p. 43 (MAINTENANCE).
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WARNING
Risk of fire.
Keep fuel and other flammable sub-
stances away from the electrical com-
ponents.
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CAUTION
Never invert the connection of the bat-
tery cables.
Connect and disconnect the battery
with the ignition switch in position “
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otherwise some components may be
damaged.
Connect first the positive cable (+) and
then the negative cable (–).
Disconnect following the reverse order.
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Check the electrolyte level and the tighten-
ing of the terminals after the first 500 km
(312 mi) and then every 4000 km (2500 mi)
or every 12 months.
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WARNING
The electrolyte in the battery is toxic
and caustic and if it gets in contact with
the skin it can cause burns, since it con-
tains sulphuric acid.
Wear protection clothes, a face mask
and/or goggles during maintenance op-
erations.
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 swal-
lowed, drink a lot of water or milk, then
continue drinking milk of magnesia or
vegetable oil and consult a doctor with-
out delay.
The battery gives off explosive gases;
keep it away from flames, sparks, ciga-
rettes 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.
The electrolyte is corrosive.
Do not pour or spill it, especially on the
plastic parts.
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CAUTION
This vehicle is provided with a mainte-
nance-free battery and no operation is
n e c e s s a r y , e x c e p t i n g o c c a s i o n a l
checks and the recharge when required.
NOTE
If you need assistance or techni-
cal advice, consult your aprilia Official
Dealer, who can ensure you prompt and
accurate servicing.
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If the vehicle remains unused for more
than fifteen days, it is necessary to re-
charge the battery, in order to prevent its
sulphation, see p. 67 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
It is important to check the charge periodi-
cally (about once a month), during the win-
ter 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 p. 67 (RECHARGING THE
BATTERY).
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If the battery remains on the vehi-
cle, disconnect the cables from the termi-
nals.