KTM 300 EXC, Repair Manual

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15 WIRING HARNESS, BATTERY
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15.6 Connecting the negative cable of the battery
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Main work
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Attach negative cable
1
.
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal M5 2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)
Info
Contact disk
A
must be mounted between battery terminal
2
and cable
lugs
3
with the claws facing up.
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. ( p. 86)
15.7 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 the engine.
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Remove the seat. ( p. 85)
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Main work
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Disconnect the negative (minus) cable
1
of the battery.
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Pull back the plus pole cover
2
and disconnect the positive (plus) cable of the bat-
tery.
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Detach rubber band
3
at the bottom.
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Lift the battery out.