KTM 2015 450 Rally Factory Replica, Owner'S Manual

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15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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15.1 Removing the battery
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
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Keep sparks and open flames away from the battery. Only charge in well-ventilated rooms.
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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.
Preparatory work
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Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
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Remove the seat. ( p. 54)
L02790-10
Main work
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Disconnect the negative (minus) cable

of the battery.
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Disconnect the positive (plus) cable

of the battery.
L02791-10
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Remove screws  .
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Raise electronics box

in the rear area.
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Detach rubber band

at the bottom.
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Lift the battery up and remove it.
15.2 Installing the battery
L02791-11
Main work
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Place the battery in the battery holder.
Lithium-ion battery ( p. 105)
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Raise electronics box

in the rear area.
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Reconnect rubber band

.
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Mount and tighten screws

.
L02790-11
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Attach positive cable

.
Guideline
Nut, cable on battery M6 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
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Attach negative cable  .
Guideline
Nut, cable on battery M6 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. ( p. 55)