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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE »
Demounting and mounting the battery *
The battery does not need to be demounted unless the motorcycle is being
immobilized.
To demount the battery, remove the screws [1] and fold the underride protec-
tion [2] down. Remove the screws [3] and tilt the battery cover [4] to the front.
First disconnect the negative pole and then the positive pole. Remove the bat-
tery cover and remove the battery together with the battery case.
Recharge the battery before and after storage. Storage temperature:
0 - 35°C (32 - 95°F).
To mount, place the battery and battery case in the battery compartment and
mount the battery cover. First connect the positive pole, then the negative
pole to the battery to avoid a short circuit. Fold the battery cover up and fas-
ten with 2 screws. Fold the underride protection up, apply Loctite 243 (screw
retainer) to both screws, mount the screws and tighten to 25 Nm (19 ft.lbs).
– IF ELECTROLYTE (SULPHURIC ACID) LEAKS FROM THE BATTERY, PROCEED WITH
GREAT CARE. THE ELECTROLYTE CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
– IN THE CASE OF SKIN CONTACT RINSE THOROUGHLY WITH WATER.
– IN THE CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES, THOROUGHLY RINSE EYES WITH
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IMMEDIATELY CONSULT A DOCTOR.
– THE BATTERY IS A CLOSED MODEL BUT CAN NEVERTHELESS EMIT EXPLO-
SIVE GASES. AVOID SPARKS AND OPEN FIRE NEAR THE BATTERY.
– DEFECTIVE BATTERIES MUST BE STORED OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
ENSURE PROPER DISPOSAL OF DISCARDED BATTERIES.
– THE SCREWS ON THE UNDERRIDE PROTECTION MUST BE SECURED WITH LOC-
TITE 243 TO PREVENT THEM FROM BECOMING LOOSE.
NEVER DISCONNECT THE BATTERY WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. THIS WILL
DESTROY THE RECTIFIER-REGULATOR.
Charging the battery
The battery discharges every day, even if it is not used.
Always disconnect the battery when charging. Charge the battery as described
in the instructions on the battery housing. Do not exceed the amperage and
charging time. Quick charging at a high amperage has an adverse effect on
the service life.
Always use special charging devices to charge maintenance-free batteries, e.g.
the KTM charging device (item no. 58429074000). You can also use this
charging device to test the off-load voltage and startability of the battery and
generator. It is impossible to overcharge the battery with this device.
Charge the battery immediately if it is empty when you start the motorcycle.
If left to stand in an uncharged condition for a longer period of time, the bat-
tery will run down and sulfatize, destroying the battery.
Recharge the battery every 3 months if it is being stored for a longer period
of time.
– NEVER REMOVE THE CLOSURE SINCE IT WILL BE DAMAGED.
– TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE ON-BOARD ELECTRONIC SYSTEM, ALWAYS DISCON-
NECT THE MINUS POLE BEFORE YOU CHARGE THE BATTERY.
– TO CHARGE, CONNECT THE BATTERY TO THE BATTERY CHARGER BEFORE YOU
SWITCH ON THE BATTERY CHARGER. WHEN THE BATTERY IS CHARGED,
SWITCH OFF THE BATTERY CHARGER BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERY.
– PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN CHARGING THE BATTERY IN A CLOSED
ROOM; THE BATTERY EMITS EXPLOSIVE GASES WHEN CHARGING.
– ELECTROLYTES WILL ESCAPE THROUGH THE SAFETY VALVES IF THE BATTERY
IS CHARGED TOO LONG OR AT AN EXCESSIVE VOLTAGE OR AMPERAGE. THIS
WILL REDUCE BATTERY CAPACITY.
– TRY TO AVOID QUICK CHARGES.
Connecting the battery jumper cable
Always use a 12V battery as a starting aid. Other starting aids can destroy the
electronic system.
Fold the underride protection and the battery cover down (see demounting
and mounting the battery). Connect the battery jumper cable to the cables
leading to the battery-cover. Connect the positive battery cable first.
– DO NOT ALLOW THE BARE PARTS OF THE JUMPER CABLE TO COME INTO CON-
TACT WITH EACH OTHER. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DAMAGE THE ELECTRIC SYS-
TEM OF BOTH VEHICLES.
– ONLY CONNECT THE BATTERIES BRIEFLY TO AVOID OVERLOADING.
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