Technical data

Periodic Maintenance Operations
chap. 2
Release 00 2002-09
2-7
Atlantic 500
2
7
8
REMOVING THE BATTERY
• Remove the battery cover, see (REMOVING THE
BATTERY COVER).
• Remove the battery breather pipe (7).
• Remove the battery (8) from its seat by slightly
turning it to the right, as shown by the arrow.
• Disconnect first the negative (–) and then the
positive cable (+).
• Remove the battery (8) from its compartment and
put it on a flat surface, in a cool and dry place.
Once it has been removed, the battery must be
stored in a safe place and kept away from children
.
• Refit the battery cover, see (REMOVING THE
BATTERY COVER).
Handle with care to prevent the electrolyte leak-
age.
WARNING
CAUTION
LONG INACTIVATY OF THE BATTERY
Read through the paragraphs BATTERY.
When the vehicle is to remain inactive for a long
period, remove the battery and place it in a cool and
dry place. Fully charge the battery with a slow re-
charge.
If the battery is left on the vehicle, disconnect the
cables from the terminals.
Check the charge periodically (about once a month)
during the winter or when the vehicle is left inactive, to
prevent the battery from deteriorating.