BMW R 1200 S, Rider'S Manual

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When jump-starting the en-
gine, do not disconnect the
battery from the on-board
electrical system.
Remove the protective cap
from the battery's positive
terminal
1 .
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 pos-
itive 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
2 of
the discharged battery.
Start the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged
battery in the usual way; if
the engine 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
disconnecting the jump
leads.
Disconnect the jump lead
from the negative termin-
als
2 first, then disconnect
the second jump lead from
the positive terminals
1 .
Do not use proprietary
start-assist sprays or
other products to start the
engine.
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Battery
Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging
and storage will prolong the
life of the battery and are es-
sential if warranty claims are
to be considered.
Compliance with the points
below is important in order to
maximise battery life:
Keep the surface of the bat-
tery clean and dry
Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water
Be sure to read and com-
ply with the instructions for
charging the battery on the
following pages
7
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