KTM 250 SX-F 2016, Owner'S Manual

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14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Contact disks

must be mounted under screws

and cable sockets

with
the claws toward the battery terminal.
–
Slide positive terminal cover

over the positive terminal.
Finishing work
–
Mount the seat. ( p. 50)
14.3 Recharging the battery
Warning
Risk of injury Batteries contain harmful substances.
–
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
–
Keep sparks and open flames away from the batteries.
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Only charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
–
Maintain a minimum clearance from inflammable materials when charging batteries.
Minimum clearance
1 m (3 ft)
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Do not charge deeply discharged batteries if charge is already below the minimum voltage.
Minimum voltage before the start of the charge
9 V
–
Dispose of batteries with less than the minimum voltage correctly.
Warning
Environmental hazard
The battery contains elements that are harmful to the environment.
–
Do not dispose of batteries with the household waste. Dispose of a defective battery in an environmentally friendly manner.
Give the battery to your authorized KTM dealer or dispose of it at a collection point for used batteries.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
–
Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regu-
lations.
Info
Even when there is no load on the battery, it discharges steadily.
The charging level and the method of charging are very important for the service life of the battery.
Rapid recharging with a high charging current shortens the service life of the battery.
If the charging current, charging voltage, or charging time are exceeded, the battery will be destroyed.
If the battery is depleted by repeated starting, 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 sulfated, destroying the
battery.
The battery is maintenance-free.
Preparatory work
–
Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
–
Remove the seat. ( p. 49)
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Remove the battery. ( p. 78)
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Main work
(All SX
‑
F models)
–
Check the battery voltage.
» Battery voltage: < 9 V
–
Do not charge the battery.
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Replace the battery and dispose of the old battery properly.
» If the specifications have been met:
Battery voltage:
≥
9 V
–
Recharge the battery.