BMW Motorrad R 1200 RT 2005, Rider'S Manual

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Then pull off protective cap
and remove battery positive
cable
3 .
Lift out battery upward; if it
is difficult to move, moving it
back and forth will help.
Installing battery
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Switch off the ignition.
Insert the battery into the
battery compartment, with
the positive terminal on the
right in the direction of trav-
el.
Hook in battery retaining
strap at bottom, push over
battery and tighten screw
1
with torque.
An incorrect connection
sequence increases the
risk of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
Never install the battery with-
out the protective cap.
Install positive cable 3 first
and hand-tighten screw.
Push protective cap onto
battery positive terminal.
Then install negative cable 2
and hand-tighten screw.
Switch on the ignition.
Without starting engine,
hold throttle twistgrip in ful-
ly open position for at least
one second so that elec-
tronic engine management
system can register throttle-
valve settings.
Switch off the ignition.
Installing driver's seat
(
58)
Installing passenger seat
(
59)
Setting clock ( 42)
7
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