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GENERAL INFORMA
TION
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USA
BATTERY
Battery
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is located under the saddle and
requires no maintenance.
It is not necessary to check the level of the
electrolyte or top up with water.
Keep the battery terminals clean and,
if necessary, protect them with a small
quantity of vaseline technique.
Removing the battery
Remove the saddle and disconnect the
battery. Be sure to disconnect the negative
terminal fi rst and then the positive terminal.
Release rubber band
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.
Remove the battery.
When fi tting the battery, insert it with the
terminals at the front (see fi gure). Lastly con-
nect the negative terminal to the battery.
WARNING
To avoid damaging rubber band
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, take
care not to pass it over the edge of the
battery.
WARNING
Extreme caution should be exercised if the electrolyte (sulphuric acid) should spill out
of the battery. The electrolyte can cause severe burns. In case of contact with the
skin, rinse generously with water.
Should the electrolyte come into contact with the eyes, rinse with water for at least
15 minutes and immediately seek medical assistance.
Although the battery is sealed, there is a possibility that explosive gases might leak out.
Keep sparks and open fl ames away from the battery.
Keep exhausted batteries out of the reach of children and dispose of them as pre-
scribed by law.
Do not remove the protections.
When installing the battery, take care to observe the polarity of the connections.
INACTIVITY
If the vehicle is left unused for a long period, remove the battery and charge it with
a suitable charger every 15 days. Keep the battery in a dry place at a temperature
of 5-35°C and out of the reach of children.
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