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WORK 3
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3.8 Connecting the negative cable of 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.
Caution
Danger of accidents
Electronic components and safety devices will be damaged if the 12-V battery is dis-
charged or missing.
If the 12-V battery is discharged or defective, malfunctions in the vehicle electronics can occur, espe-
cially when starting.
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Never operate the vehicle with a discharged 12-V battery or without a 12-V battery.
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Main work
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Position negative cable
1
and mount and tighten the screw.
Guideline
Screw, battery termi-
nal M6 4.5 Nm
(3.32 lbf ft)
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Position control unit 2 .
Finishing work
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Mount the front rider's seat. ( p. 8)
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Mount the passenger seat. ( p. 7)
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Set time and date.
3.9 Charging the 12-V battery
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
–
Keep 12 V batteries out of the reach of children.
–
Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
–
Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
–
Keep sparks or open flames away from the 12 V battery.
–
Only charge 12 V batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
–
Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
–
Rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor immediately if battery acid and
battery gases get into the eyes.