15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 86
15.1 Removing the 12 V battery
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 sparks and open flames away from the battery. Only charge in well-ventilated rooms.
– 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.
Warning
Environmental hazard The battery contains elements that are harmful to the environment.
– Do not dispose of batteries with the household waste. Dispose of a defective battery in an environmentally friendly manner.
Give the battery to your authorized KTM dealer or dispose of it at a collection point for used batteries.
Preparatory work
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 63)
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Main work
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Detach rubber strap
.
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Disconnect negative cable
from the 12 V battery.
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Disconnect positive cable
from the 12 V battery.
– Remove the 12 V battery.
15.2 Installing the 12 V battery
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 sparks and open flames away from the battery. Only charge in well-ventilated rooms.
– 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.
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Main work
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Position the 12 V battery
in the battery compartment.
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Connect the positive cable
to the 12 V battery.
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Connect the negative cable
to the 12 V battery.
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Reconnect rubber band
.
Finishing work
– Lock the seat. ( p. 63)