3 WORK 7
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Main work
–
Pull back the negative terminal cover
.
–
Disconnect negative cable
from the battery.
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Pull back the positive terminal cover
.
–
Disconnect positive cable
from the battery.
–
Detach rubber band
.
– Pull the battery up and 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 vehicle is therefore no longer roadworthy.
3.8 Recharging the 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.
Info
Even when there is no load on the battery, it still loses power steadily.
The charging level and the method of charging are very important for the service life of the battery.
Rapid recharging with a high charging current shortens the battery's service life.
If the charging current, charging voltage, or charging time is exceeded, electrolyte escapes through the safety valves. This
reduces the battery capacity.
If the battery is depleted from starting the vehicle repeatedly, the battery must be charged immediately.
If the battery is left in a discharged state for an extended period, it will become over-discharged and sulfate, destroying the
battery.
The battery is maintenance-free, which means that the acid level does not need to be checked.
Preparatory work
– Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
– Remove the front rider's seat. ( p. 5)
– Remove the battery cover. ( p. 6)
– Disconnect the negative cable of the battery to avoid damage to the onboard elec-
tronics.