PIAGGIO X8 250 i.e, Manual

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Battery (03_23)
To access the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Place the vehicle on its centre stand;
2. Open the saddle, following the previously described procedure;
3. Remove the two fasteners " A " and the cover " B ".
The battery is the electrical device that requires the most frequent inspections and
diligent maintenance. The main points of maintenance to be observed are as follows:
CAUTION
IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NEVER DISCON-
NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. DO NOT TIP THE VEHICLE
TOO MUCH IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS LEAKAGE OF THE BATTERY
ELECTROLYTE.
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Make sure that the terminals are connected correctly.
CAUTION
DO NOT REVERSE THE POLARITY: RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND DAMAGE
TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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