KTM 350 EXC-F 2017, Owner'S Manual

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15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Contact disks

must be mounted under screws

and cable sockets

with
the claws toward the battery terminal.
Finishing work
–
Mount the seat. ( p. 58)
15.3 Recharging 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.
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 battery is depleted by repeated starting, the battery must be charged immediately.
Preparatory work
–
Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
–
Remove the seat. ( p. 58)
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Remove the battery. ( p. 87)
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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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Check the battery voltage.
» Battery voltage: < 9 V
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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.
Guideline
Maximum charging voltage 14.4 V
Maximum charging current 3.0 A
Maximum charging time 12 h
Charge the battery regularly when
the motorcycle is not in use 6 months
Ideal charging and storage temper-
ature of the lithium-ion battery 10… 20 °C (50… 68 °F)