BMW 2004 R 1200 ST, Rider'S Manual

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A short-circuit can result
if the crocodile clips of
the jump leads are accidental-
ly brought into contact with the
motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted with
fully insulated crocodile clips
at both ends.
c
Jump-starting with a do-
nor-battery voltage high-
er than 12 V can damage the
vehicle electronics.
Make sure that the battery of
the donor vehicle has a volt-
age rating of 12 V.
c
• When jump-starting the
engine, do not disconnect
the battery from the on-
board electrical system.
• Remove the seats and
remove the front-seat
mounts (
b
43).
• 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
discharged battery and the
other end to the positive ter-
minal of the donor battery.
• Then connect one end of the
black jump lead to the nega-
tive terminal of the donor
battery, and the other end to
the negative terminal of the
discharged battery.
• Start the engine of the vehi-
cle with the discharged bat-
tery in the usual way; if the
engine does not start, wait a
few minutes before repeat-
ing the attempt in order to
protect the starter and the
donor battery.
• Allow both engines to idle for
a few minutes before discon-
necting the jump leads.
• Disconnect the jump lead
from the negative terminals
first, then disconnect the
second lead from the posi-
tive terminals.
• Reinstall the seats.
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