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use and maintenance Scarabeo 50
- Scarabeo 100 4T
BATTERY
Carefully read page 47 (MAINTENANCE).
Risk of fire.
Keep fuel and other flammable sub-
stances away from the electrical compo-
nents.
Never invert the connection of the battery
cables.
Connect and disconnect the battery with
the ignition switch in position “
”, oth-
erwise some components may be dam-
aged.
Connect first the positive cable (+) and
then the negative cable (–).
Disconnect following the reverse order.
The battery gives off explosive gases;
keep it away from flames, sparks, ciga-
rettes and any other source of heat.
During the recharging or the use, make
sure that the room is properly ventilated
and avoid inhaling the gases released
during the recharging.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Do not incline the vehicle too much, in
order to avoid dangerous leaks of the
battery fluid.
The electrolyte is corrosive.
Do not pour or spill it, especially on the
plastic parts.
NOTE
If servicing or technical advice is
required, contact an
aprilia
Official Dealer
that will certainly give you accurate and fast
assistance.
Check the electrolyte level and the terminals
tightening after the first 500 km (312 mi) and
then every 4000 km (2500 mi) or 12 months.
Check the electrolyte level and the terminals
tightening after the first 1000 km (625 mi)
and then every 4000 km (2500 mi) or 12
months.
The electrolyte in the battery is toxic and
caustic and if it gets in contact with the
skin it can cause burns, since it contains
sulphuric acid. Wear protection clothes,
a face mask and/or goggles during main-
tenance operations.
In case of contact with the skin, rinse with
plenty of water.
In case of contact with the eyes, rinse with
plenty of water for fifteen minutes, then
consult an oculist without delay.
If the electrolyte is accidentally swal-
lowed, drink a lot of water or milk, then
continue drinking milk of magnesia or
vegetable oil and consult a doctor with-
out delay.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
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