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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Charging the battery (450 SX-F)
The battery discharges every day, even if it is not used.
Always disconnect the battery when charging. Charge the battery as described
in the instructions
[1]
on the battery housing. Do not exceed the amperage
and charging time. Quick charging at a high amperage has an adverse effect
on the service life.
Always use special charging devices to charge maintenance-free batteries, e.g.
the KTM charging device (item no. 58429074000). You can also use this
charging device to test the off-load voltage and startability of the battery and
generator. It is impossible to overcharge the battery with this device.
Charge the battery immediately if it is empty when you start the motorcycle.
If left to stand in an uncharged condition for a longer period of time, the battery
will run down and sulfatize, destroying the battery.
Recharge the battery every 3 months if it is being stored for a longer period
of time.
– Never remove the closure [2] since it will be damaged.
– To avoid damage to the on-board electronic system, always disconnect the
minus pole before you charge the battery.
– To charge, connect the battery to the battery charger before you switch on
the battery charger. When the battery is charged, switch off the battery
charger before you disconnect the battery.
– Provide adequate ventilation when charging the battery in a closed room;
the battery emits explosive gases when charging.
– Electrolytes will escape through the safety valves if the battery is charged
too long or at an excessive voltage or amperage. This will reduce battery
capacity.
– Try to avoid quick charges.
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Fuse (450 SX-F)
The fuse
[3]
is located in the starter relay of the E-starter
[4]
underneath the
left side paneling.
Having removed the left side paneling, the air box cover and the protection
cover
[A]
, you will be able to see the fuse.
The starter relay also contains a (10 amp) spare fuse
[5]
.
Replace a blown fuse only with an equivalent one. If a new fuse that has just
been installed gets blown again, you are strongly advised to have it
inspected by a KTM dealer.
The fuse capacity is 10 Ampere.
Under no circumstances is a stronger fuse allowed to be installed or a fuse
allowed to be “repaired”. An improper treatment could damage the whole
electrical installation.
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