BMW Motorrad K 1600 B Grand America, Rider'S Manual

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ATTENTION
Jump-starting with a voltage
greater than 12 V
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics
Make sure that the battery of
the donor vehicle has a voltage
rating of 12 V.
When jump-starting the engine,
do not disconnect the battery
from the on-board electrical
system.
Removing seat (
98).
Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting.
Begin by connecting one end
of the red jump lead to the
positive terminal of the dis-
charged battery and the other
end to the positive terminal of
the donor battery.
Then connect one end of the
black jump lead to the negative
terminal of the donor battery,
and the other end to the neg-
ative terminal of the discharged
battery.
Start the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery
in the usual way; if the en-
gine does not start, wait a few
minutes before repeating the
attempt in order to protect the
starter motor and the donor
battery.
Allow both engines to run for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing the jump leads.
Disconnect the jump lead from
the negative terminal first, then
from the positive terminal.
Install the seat (
99).
Battery
Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be con-
sidered.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to max-
imise battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry.
Do not open the battery.
Do not top up with water.
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for char-
ging the battery on the follow-
ing pages.
Do not turn the battery upside
down.
ATTENTION
On-board electronics (e.g.
clock) draining connected
battery
Battery is deep-discharged; this
voids the guarantee
Connect a float charger to the
battery if the motorcycle is to
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