KTM 2009 690 Rally Factory Replica, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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8.71
Removing the battery
x
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
–
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
–
Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
–
Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
–
Keep the battery away from sparks or open fire. Charge only in well-ventilated rooms.
–
In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least
15 minutes and contact a physician.
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Switch off all power-consuming components and switch off the engine.
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Remove the seat. ( p. 55)
600068-11
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Disconnect the negative (minus) cable

of the battery

.
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Pull back the plus pole cover and disconnect the positive (plus) cable

of the bat-
tery.
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Remove screws

. Remove the retaining bracket

.
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Lift the battery

up and remove it.
8.72
Installing the battery
x
600068-10
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Place the battery

in the battery holder.
Battery (YTZ10S) ( p. 80)
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Position the retaining bracket

. Mount and tighten screws

.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Attach the plus cable

and replace the plus pole cover.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Attach the minus cable

as shown in the diagram.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Mount the seat. ( p. 56)
8.73
Recharging the battery
x
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
–
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
–
Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
–
Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
–
Keep the battery away from sparks or open fire. Charge only in well-ventilated rooms.
–
In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least
15 minutes and contact a physician.
Warning
Environmental hazard Components and battery acid are a danger to the environment.
–
Do not dispose of batteries in normal household waste. Take defective or used batteries to a battery recycling operator.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.