WORK 3
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3.18 Connecting the negative cable of 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.
Caution
Danger of accidents Electronic components and safety devices will be damaged if the 12-V battery is dis-
charged or missing.
If the 12-V battery is discharged or defective, malfunctions in the vehicle electronics can occur, espe-
cially when starting.
– Never operate the vehicle with a discharged 12-V battery or without a 12-V battery.
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Main work
–
Connect negative cable
1
to the 12-V battery.
Guideline
Screw, battery termi-
nal
M6 4.5 Nm
(3.32 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Mount the front rider's seat. ( p. 13)
– Mount the passenger seat. ( p. 13)
– Set the time and date.
3.19 Checking the headlight setting
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– Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface in front of a light-
colored wall and make a mark at the height of the center of
the low beam headlight.
–
Make another mark at a distance
B
under the first marking.
Guideline
Distance
B
5 cm (2 in)
–
Position the vehicle upright at distance
A
from the wall and
switch on the low beam.
Guideline
Distance
A
5 m (16 ft)