BMW R 1200 RT - 2006, Rider'S Manual

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A short-circuit can res-
ult if the crocodile clips
of the jump leads are accident-
ally brought into contact with the
motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted with
fully insulated crocodile clips at
both ends.
Jump-starting with a donor-
battery voltage higher than
12 V can damage the vehicle
electronics.
Make sure that the battery of the
donor vehicle has a voltage rating
of 12 V.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Removing battery cover
(
136).
When jump-starting the engine,
do not disconnect the battery
from the on-board electrical
system.
Use the red jumper cable to
connect the positive terminal
2
of the discharged battery 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 negative
terminal
1 of the discharged
battery.
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.
Do not use proprietary
start-assist sprays or other
products to start the engine.
Installing front seat ( 80).
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.
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