PIAGGIO Vespa GTS 300 HPE 2019, Руководство пользователя

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Use of a new battery
Ensure that the terminals are connected correctly and check voltage.
CAUTION
DO NOT REVERSE THE POLARITY: RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT AND DAMAGE
TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
WARNING
USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION
AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA-
TIONS IN FORCE.
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Long periods of inactivity (03_20)
If the vehicle is not used for a long time, the performance of the battery will deteriorate.
This is the result of the natural phenomenon of battery discharging, and may be due
to residual absorption by vehicle components with constant power consumption. The
deterioration of the battery's performance is also the result of environmental conditions
and how clean the terminals are. To avoid any starting difficulties and/or irreparable
damage to the battery, you should do the following:
- At least once a month start up the engine and turn it over at a speed slightly above
idling, for 10-15 minutes. This will enable you to keep all the parts of the engine in
working order as well as the battery.
- Take your vehicle to a garage (as indicated in the «Vehicle not used for extended
periods» section) to have the battery removed. The battery must be cleaned, fully
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