14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 109
14.1 Removing the battery x
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
– Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
– Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
– Keep the battery away from sparks or open flames. Charge only in well-ventilated areas.
– In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least 15
minutes and contact a physician.
Preparatory work
– Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
– Remove the seat. ( p. 73)
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Main work
– Disconnect the negative (minus) cable of the battery.
– Pull plug 1 off upward.
– Remove screws 2.
– Pull the retaining bracket 3 of the battery forward and remove it.
– Take off the positive pole cover 4.
– Disconnect the positive (plus) cable of the battery.
– Push the wiring harness to the side and pull the battery out of the battery holder.
Info
Never operate the motorcycle with a discharged battery or without a battery. In
both cases, electrical components and safety devices can be damaged. The vehi-
cle is therefore no longer roadworthy.
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