WARNING
USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION
AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULA-
TIONS IN FORCE.
TAKE CARE WHEN RECONNECTING THE BATTERY BREATHER PIPE EACH
TIME IT IS REINSERTED INTO ITS HOUSING. THIS IS NECESSARY AS A PO-
TENTIAL FLUID LEAK COULD DAMAGE THE SURFACES OF THE VEHICLE.
Checkingtheelectrolytelevel
Check regularly that the electrolyte is at maximum level. Fill up only with distilled
water.
If the battery needs filling too frequently check the electrics: the battery is probably
working in overload conditions which will lead to rapid deterioration.
WARNING
DO NOT TIP THE VEHICLE TOO MUCH IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS
LEAKAGE FROM THE BATTERY ELECTROLYTE.
Long periods of inactivity
Battery performance will be poor if the vehicle is not used for a long time. This is the
result of the natural phenomenon of battery discharging, and may be due to residual
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