PIAGGIO 2012 MSS APE 50, Service Station Manual

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CAUTION
(FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH "MARELLI" ALTERNATOR): AT THE TIME OF INSTALLING
THE BATTERY ON THE VEHICLE OR IN THE EVENT OF STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BAT-
TERY AND STEERING WHEEL CABLES, TAKE GREAT CARE TO NOT INVERT THE POLARITY':
THIS RESULTS IN A FAST BURNING OF THE BATTERY-ALTERNATOR CONNECTING CABLE
WITH RISK OF FIRE.
CAUTION
TO ENSURE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE USE.
CHARGING THE BATTERY INADEQUATELY WITH A LOW ELECTROLYTE LEVEL BEFORE IT IS
FIRST USED SHORTENS THE BATTERY LIFE.
WARNING
BEFORE RECHARGING THE BATTERY, REMOVE THE COVERS OF EACH CELL. KEEP OPEN
FLAMES OR SPARKS AWAY FROM THE BATTERY DURING CHARGING. REMOVE THE VEHI-
CLE BATTERY, DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE CABLE FIRST.
WARNING
WHEN INSTALLING THE BATTERY, ATTACH THE POSITIVE LEAD FIRST AND THEN THE NEG-
ATIVE LEAD.
WARNING
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS TOXIC AND IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. IT CONTAINS SUL-
PHURIC ACID. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
In case of contact with eyes or skin, rinse with abundant water for about 15 minutes and seek medical
attention at once.
If it is swallowed, immediately drink large quantities of water or milk. Following milk of magnesia, beaten
egg or vegetable oil. Seek immediate medical attention.
The batteries produce explosive gas; Keep them away from naked flames, sparks and cigarettes. If the
battery is charged in a closed place, take care to ensure adequate ventilation. Always protect your eyes
when working close to batteries.
WARNING
NEVER USE FUSES WITH A CAPACITY HIGHER THAN THE RECOMMENDED RATING. USING A
FUSE OF UNSUITABLE RATING MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE VEHICLE OR EVEN CAUSE A
FIRE.
WARNING
DO NOT REMOVE THE OIL COVER IMMEDIATELY AFTER AN ACTIVITY WITH THE ENGINE AT
FULL SPEED AND/OR WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. THE HEATED OIL MAY LEAK, WITH THE
RISK OF BURNING
WARNING
CHECK AND ADJUST TYRE PRESSURE WITH TYRES AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
WARNING
NEVER EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURES OR TYRES MAY BURST. DO
NOT BE ABOVE THE TYRE DURING INFLATION.
WARNING
BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING FUEL.
MSS APE 50
Pre-delivery
PD - 107