Cannondale S440 - Manual (Page 63)

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replacement fuse.
Battery
Your vehicle has a sealed type battery. Perform only
routine charging maintenance when it becomes dis-
charged from over utilization or when removed for
vehicle storage. Clean terminals and apply dielectric
grease when dirt or corrosion is observed. The
battery capacity in your vehicle has been sized for
m a x i m u m p e r f o r m a n c e a n d m i n i m a l w e i g h t .
Repeated starting without running the engine long
enough to replenish the battery will result in a dis-
charged battery with insufficient power to restart the
engine.
CAUTION :
Remove the battery from the vehicle when
charging.
Don’t charge above the maximum charging rate
(2 amps). Never allow a battery to stand in a
discharged condition.
Battery maintenance
If your vehicle will be in storage for more than a
month, remove the battery and place it in a cool,
dark, dry location that is free from sources of ignition.
Cover the terminals with electrical tape to prevent
accidental short circuit.
Recharge the battery before reinstallation and during
vehicle storage. Consult your Cannondale Motor-
sports dealer for more information.
1. Fuse
2. Holder
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Chemical burns or explosion
(1)
(2)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Batteries produce explosive gas and contain
corrosive fluid. If you fail to handle the battery
carefully, ignited gases can cause an explo-
sion, and spilled fluids can cause severe eye or
skin injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not remove the battery cap strip.
Wear safety glasses or a face shield when han-
dling the battery.
Keep sources of ignition away from the battery
(e.g. cigarettes, flames, or sparks).
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN