Gilera RCR 50, Manual

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Long periods of inactivity
Battery performance will decrease if the vehicle is not used for a long time.
This is the result of the natural phenomenon of battery discharge, and may be due to
residual absorption by scooter components with constant power consumption.
Poor battery performance may also be due to environmental conditions and the clean-
ness of the leads.
One of the following procedures should be followed to avoid difficult starting and/or
irreparable damage to the battery:
•
At least once a month start the engine and run it slightly above idle speed,
for 10-15 minutes. This keeps all the engine components, as well as the bat-
tery, in good working order.
•
Store the vehicle with the battery removed. The battery must be clean, com-
pletely charged and stored in a dry and well ventilated area. Recharge
at
least once every two months .
CAUTION
THE CHARGE MUST BE MADE WITH A CURRENT EQUAL TO 1/10 OF THE RAT-
ED CAPACITY OF THE BATTERY AND FOR NOT LONGER THAN 8 HOURS TAKE
THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORISED PIAGGIO-GILERA SERVICE CENTRE FOR
THIS OPERATION. WHEN REFITTING THE BATTERY MAKE SURE THE LEADS
ARE CORRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE TERMINALS.
IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM, NEVER DISCON-
NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. ELECTROLYTE CON-
TAINS SULPHURIC ACID: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHES.
IN THE CASE OF CONTACT, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT
A DOCTOR. PAY ATTENTION NOT TO TIP THE VEHICLE EXCESSIVELY, IN OR-
DER TO AVOID DANGEROUS LEAKAGE OF BATTERY ELECTROLYTE.
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