73
use and maintenance
MX 125
BATTERY
Carefully read pag. 55 (MAINTENANCE).
Check electrolyte leve l a nd battery
terminals tightening at the end of the
running-in period, and then every 4,000 km
or 6 months.
WARNING
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 maintenance
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 15 minutes, then
consult an oculist without delay.
I f t h e e l e ct r o l y t e i s a c ci d e n t a l l y
swallowed, drink a lot of water or milk,
t h e n c o n t i n u e d r i n k i n g m i l k o f
magnesia or vegetable oil and consult a
doctor without delay.
The battery gives off explosive gases;
keep it away from flames, sparks,
cigarettes 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
WARNING
Never invert the connection of the
battery cables.
Do not incline the vehicle too much, in
order to avoid dangerous leaks of the
battery fluid.
Connect and disconnect the battery
with the ignition switch in position “
”.
Connect first the positive cable (+) and
then the negative cable (–).
Disconnect following the reverse order.
The electrolyte is corrosive.
Do not pour or spill it, especially on the
plastic parts.
LONG INACTIVITY
OF THE BATTERY
If the vehicle remains unused for a long
period:
◆
Remove the battery, see pag. 74
(REMOVING THE BATTERY) and put it
in a cool and dry place.
◆
Recharge it completely, by using a trickle
charge, see pag. 75 (RECHARGING
THE BATTERY).
If the battery remains on the vehicle,
disconnect the cables from the terminals.
I t i s im po r t a n t t o c h ec k t he c ha r g e
periodically (about once a month), during
the winter or when the vehicle remains
u n u s e d , i n o r d e r t o p r e v e n t t h e
deterioration of the battery.
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