KTM 2012 350 EXC-F SIX DAYS, Owner'S Manual

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Warning
Environmental hazard The battery contains elements that are harmful to the environment.
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Do not discard batteries with the household trash. Dispose of a defective battery in an environmentally compatible manner.
Give the battery to your KTM dealer or to a recycling center that accepts used batteries.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Even when there is no load on the battery, it still loses power steadily.
The charge state and the type of charge are very important for the service life of the battery.
Rapid recharging with a high charging current shortens the battery's service life.
If the charging current, charging voltage and charging time are exceeded, electrolyte escapes through the safety valves. This
reduces the battery capacity.
If the battery is depleted from starting the vehicle repeatedly, the battery must be charged immediately.
If the battery is left in a discharged state for an extended period, it will become over-discharged and sulfate, destroying the
battery.
The battery is maintenance-free, which means that the acid level does not need to be checked.
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Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
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Remove the seat. ( p. 52)
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Disconnect the negative cable of the battery to avoid damage to the onboard elec-
tronics.
400240-10
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Connect the battery charger to the battery. Switch on the battery charger.
Battery charger (58429074000)
You can also use the battery charger to test the open-circuit voltage and starting
voltage of the battery, and to test the alternator. With this device, you cannot over-
charge the battery.
Info
Never remove lid
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Charge the battery with at most 10% of the capacity specified on the bat-
tery housing
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Switch off the battery charger after charging. Disconnect the battery.
Guideline
The charge current, charge voltage, and charge time must not be exceeded.
Charge the battery regularly when the
motorcycle is not in use
3 months
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Mount the seat. ( p. 52)
13.4
Changing the main fuse
Warning
Fire hazard The electrical system can be overloaded if the wrong fuses are used.
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Use only fuses with the prescribed amperage. Never by-pass or repair fuses.
Info
The main fuse protects all power consumers of the vehicle. It is located in the starter relay housing under the filter box cover.
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Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
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Remove the air filter box lid. ( p. 52)