Ducati SUPERSPORT1000 2003, Owner'S Manual

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Charging the battery (fig. 51)
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from
the motorcycle.
Always disconnect the black negative terminal (
- ) first,
and then the red positive terminal ( + ).
Undo the straps (1) and remove the battery.
Warning
Batteries develop explosive gases: keep battery
away from heat sources.
Charge the battery in a well ventilated room.
Connect the battery charger leads to the battery
terminals (red to positive terminal
+ , black to negative
terminal - ).
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.
Warning
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Charge the battery at 1 A for 5-10 hours.
fig. 51