TM RACING 250Fi MX, Use And Maintenance Manual

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4 S T R O K E S 4 S T R O K E S
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4 S T R O K E S 4 S T R O K E S
BATTERY (ALL MODELS WITH E.S.)
Remove the seat to access the battery.
The battery does not require maintenance.
It is not necessary to check the electrolyte level or top-up with water.
The battery poles must be cleaned and, if required, greased slightly with
acid-free grease.
To disassemble the battery first disconnect the negative pole cable (-) and
then the positive pole cable (+) from the battery.
Unhook the elastic straps (1).
Remove the battery.
To assemble the battery put it in with the upper part facing the back of
the motorcycle and the poles facing the operator (see figure). Connect the
positive pole cable (+) first and then the negative pole cable (-).
- SHOULD ELECTROLYTE (SULPHURIC ACID) LEAK OUT OF THE BATTERY FOR
ANY REASON WE RECOMMEND THE UTMOST PRECAUTION.
ELECTROLYTE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS.
- RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER IF IT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SKIN.
- IF DROPS OF ELECTROLYTE GET IN THE EYES RINSE WITH WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY.
- EVEN IF THE BATTERY IS SEALED, EXPLOSIVE GAS MAY ESCAPE. KEEP THE
BATTERY AWAY FROM SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES.
- KEEP FAULTY BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND DISPOSE OF THEM IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARDS IN FORCE.
WARNING
- DO NOT REMOVE THE SEALING STRIP (2) AS THE ADJUSTER-STRAIGHTENER
WOULD BE DESTROYED.
- THE BATTERY MUST BE ASSEMBLED WITH THE POLES TOWARDS THE OPERA-
TOR (SEE FIGURE), AS ELECTROLYTE MAY COME OUT IF IT IS ASSEMBLED THE
OTHER WAY ROUND.
STORAGE
If the motorcycle is unused for a long period of time remove the battery
and, if necessary, maintain it with a specific motorcycle electronic battery
charger. Store at a temperature between 0-35°C away from direct sunlight.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
If required, charge the battery with a specific motorcycle electronic battery
charger and choose the program most suitable to the battery conditions.
State-of-the-art battery chargers automatically apply the most suitable
charge cycle.
WARNING
- WHILE CHARGING, THE SEALING STRIP (2) MUST NEVER BE REMOVED, AS IT
WILL BE DAMAGED.
- REFER TO THE BATTERY CHARGER INSTRUCTIONS.
- PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION IF CHARGING THE BATTERY INDOORS. WHEN
CHARGING THE BATTERY PRODUCES EXPLOSIVE GAS.
- IF THE BATTERY IS CHARGED TOO LONG OR WITH EXCESSIVE VOLTAGE, ELEC-
TROLYTE MAY ESCAPE FROM THE SAFETY VALVES. AS A RESULT, THE BATTERY
LOSES CAPACITY.
- AVOID QUICK CHARGES, IF POSSIBLE.
DANGER
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