PIAGGIO Liberty 50 Catalyzed, Workshop Manual

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After charging the battery, check each element electrolyte level and density. If the scooter is not used
for a given time (1 month or more) it will be necessary to periodically recharge the battery.
The battery runs down completely in the course of three months.
If it is necessary to refit the battery in the vehicle, be careful not to reverse the connections, remembering
that the earth wire ( black ) marked (-) must be connected to the - negative terminal while the other two
red wires marked (+) must be connected to the terminal marked with the + positive sign.
Regular bench charging must be carried out with the specific battery charger, (single) or (multiple),
setting the battery charger selector to the type of battery to be recharged. Connections to the power
supply source must be implemented by connecting the corresponding poles (+ to+ and - to -).
4) Cleaning the battery
The battery should always be kept clean, especially on its top side, and the terminals should be coated
with Vaseline.
WARNING
- Before recharging the battery, remove the plugs of each cell. Keep the battery away from naked flames
or sparks when charging.
Remove the battery from the vehicle removing the negative clamp first.
CAUTION
NEVER USE FUSES WITH A CAPACITY HIGHER THAN THAT RECOMMENDED.
USING A FUSE OF UNSUITABLE RATING MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE VEHICLE OR EVEN
CAUSE A FIRE.
CAUTION
DRINKING WATER CONTAINS MINERALS THAT CAN BE EXTREMELY HARMFUL TO THE BAT-
TERY: USE DISTILLED WATER ONLY.
CAUTION
TO ENSURE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE USE.
INADEQUATE CHARGING OF THE BATTERY WITH A LOW ELECTROLYTE LEVEL BEFORE IT
IS FIRST USED SHORTENS THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY.
Specific tooling
020333Y Single battery charger
020334Y Multiple battery charger
Connectors
Electrical system
Liberty 50 Catalyzed
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