Ducati Multistrada MTS 1200S D-Air, Owner'S Manual

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Charging the battery
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it
from the motorcycle.
Remove the rider seat, loosen screw (1) and remove
the mounting bracket (2). Loosen the screws (3),
remove the positive cable (4) and (ABS) positive cable
(5) from the positive terminal and the negative cable
(6) from the negative terminal always starting from
the negative one (-) then remove the battery by
pulling it up.
Warning
The battery gives off explosive gases; never
cause sparks or allow naked flames and cigarettes
near the battery. When charging the battery, ensure
that the working area is properly ventilated.
Charge the battery in a ventilated room.
Connect the battery charger leads to the battery
terminals: the red one to the positive terminal (+), the
black one to the negative terminal (-).
1
2
3
6
+
-
4
3
5
Fig. 275
Important
Make sure the charger is OFF when you
connect the battery to it, or you might get sparks at
the battery terminals that could ignite the gases
inside the cells. Always connect the red positive (+)
terminal first.
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