GAS GAS ES 700 2023, Owner'S Manual

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14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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14.1 Removing the 12-V battery
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
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Keep 12 V batteries out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
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Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
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Keep sparks or open flames away from the 12 V battery.
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Only charge 12 V batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
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Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor immediately if battery acid and battery
gases get into the eyes.
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. ( p. 53)
S03290-10
Main work
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Pull engine electronics control unit
1
off the holder and set it to
one side.
S03293-10
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Remove screws
2
.
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Pull the retaining bracket forward and remove it.
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Disconnect negative cable
3
from the 12-V battery.
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Take off positive terminal cover
4
.
S03294-10
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Disconnect ABS connection cable
5
and positive cable
6
from
the 12-V battery.
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Lift out the 12-V battery.
Info
Never operate the motorcycle with a discharged 12-V bat-
tery or without a 12-V battery. In both cases, electrical com-
ponents and safety devices can be damaged. The vehicle will
therefore no longer be roadworthy.