ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
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15.1 Removing the 12-V battery
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
– Keep 12 V batteries out of the reach of children.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
– Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
– Keep sparks or open flames away from the 12 V battery.
– Only charge 12 V batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
– Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
– Rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor immediately if battery acid and
battery gases get into the eyes.
Preparatory work
– Remove the passenger seat. ( p. 51)
– Remove the front rider's seat. ( p. 52)
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Main work
–
Disconnect negative cable
1
from the 12-V battery.
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Pull back positive terminal cover
2
.
–
Disconnect positive cable
3
from the 12-V battery.
–
Detach rubber strap
4
.
– Pull the 12-V battery upwards and out of the battery compart-
ment.
Info
Never operate the motorcycle with a discharged 12-V
battery or without a 12-V battery. In both cases, elec-
trical components and safety devices can be damaged.
The vehicle will therefore no longer be roadworthy.
15.2 Installing the 12-V battery
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Main work
– Position the 12-V battery in the battery compartment.
Guideline
The terminals of the battery must face upwards.
12-V battery (ETZ-9-BS) ( p. 102)
–
Attach rubber strap
1
.
–
Position positive cable
2
and mount and tighten the screw.
–
Position positive terminal cover
3
.
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