KTM 350 EXC-F 2017, Owner'S Manual

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15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
87
15.1 Removing the battery
Warning
Environmental hazard Batteries contain environmentally-hazardous materials.
–
Do not dispose of batteries as household waste.
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Dispose of batteries at a collection point for used batteries.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regu-
lations.
Preparatory work
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Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
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Remove the seat. ( p. 58)
F00138-10
Main work
Warning
Risk of injury Batteries contain harmful substances.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Keep sparks and open flames away from the batteries.
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Only charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
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Maintain a minimum clearance from inflammable materials when charg-
ing 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
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Dispose of batteries with less than the minimum voltage correctly.
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Disconnect negative cable

from the battery.
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Pull back positive terminal cover

and disconnect the positive cable from the
battery.
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Remove screw

.
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Pull holding bracket

forward and remove battery toward the top.
15.2 Installing the battery
H00386-10
Main work
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Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the terminals facing forward
and secure with holding bracket
 .
Battery (HJTZ5S-FP) ( p. 114)
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Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Connect positive cable

to the battery.
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal M5 2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)
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Slide positive terminal cover

over the positive terminal.
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Connect negative cable

to the battery.
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal M5 2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)