Specifications

Electrical system

chap. 6

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Release 00 2002-09

Atlantic 500

BATTERY

For safety standards and general information

about the battery, see (BATTERY).

For all other information, see (CHECKING THE

ELECTROLYTE LEVEL), (RECHARGING THE

BATTERY) and (LEAVING THE BATTERY IDLE FOR

LONG PERIODS).

ACTIVATING THE BATTERY

Carefully read (BATTERY).

• Remove the battery cover, see (REMOVING THE

BATTERY COVER).

• Remove the battery, see (REMOVING THE

BATTERY).

• Check the electrolyte level in the battery, see

(CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL).

• Recharge the battery, see (RECHARGING THE

BATTERY).

RETURN UNDER WARRANTY

Carefully read (BATTERY).

The warranty will be considered null and void if the

battery shows signs of the following:

• Damage (dented container, bent poles, etc.).

• Diffuse sulphation (incorrect activation and/or use

of the battery).

• Insufficient electrolyte fluid level (to prevent

leakage during shipment, it is sufficient to close

the bleeder with the relevant cap).

• Missing components (caps, etc.).