Vespa GTS 300 HPE - Owner's Manual > Battery

To reach the battery "D ", proceed as follows:

1. rest the scooter on its centre stand;

2. unscrew the 4 screws "A", remove the footrest "B".

3. remove the two battery fixing screws "C".

WARNING

IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM, NEVER DISCONNECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

CAUTION

UPON CONNECTING THE BATTERY TERMINALS, AVOID CONTACT WITH THE METAL BODY

WARNING

DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE THE BATTERY SEAL. THE ELECTROLYTE IN THE BATTERY CONTAINS SULPHURIC ACID: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHES. IN THE CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT, RINSE WITH ABUNDANT OF WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR.

WARNING

USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS IN FORCE.

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 REGULATIONS IN FORCE.

Long periods of inactivity

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 charged and kept in a dry, well aerated place. Charge the battery again at least every two months.

N.B.

THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED WITH A CURRENT EQUAL TO 1/10 OF THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE BATTERY AND FOR NOT LONGER THAN 10 HOURS.

IN ANY CASE, IT IS PREFERABLE TO PERFORM THIS SERVICE AT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE. WHEN REFITTING THE BATTERY MAKE SURE THE LEADS ARE CORRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE TERMINALS.

WARNING

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERY LEADS WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING; THIS CAN CAUSE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.

WARNING

USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS IN FORCE.

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