BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE, Manual

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in the course of the operations
described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove the front seat (
68)
When jump-starting the engine,
do not disconnect the battery
from the on-board electrical
system.
Remove protective cap
1 from
the battery's positive terminal.
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 negative ter-
minal
2 of the donor battery,
and the other end to the neg-
ative terminal of the discharged
battery.
The spring-strut screw can
be used as an alternative to
the battery's negative terminal.
Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting.
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 idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing the jump leads.
Disconnect the jump lead from
the negative terminals first,
then disconnect the second
lead from the positive termin-
als.
Remember to reinstall the pro-
tective cap on the battery's
positive terminal.
Do not use proprietary
start-assist sprays or oth-
er products to start the engine.
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:
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