KTM 500 EXC SIX DAYS US, Owner'S Manual

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15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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15.1 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 switch off the engine.
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Remove the seat. ( p. 62)
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Remove the air filter box cover. ( p. 62)
K00096-10
Main work
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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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Detach rubber band

at the bottom.
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Lift the battery up and out.
15.2 Installing the battery
K00116-10
Main work
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Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the terminals facing forward.
Battery (YTX5L-BS) ( p. 117)
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Reconnect rubber band

.
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Position the positive cable

and mount and tighten the screw.
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal M5 2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)
Info
Contact disk

must be mounted between screw

and cable lug

with the claws facing down.
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Slide positive terminal cover

over the positive terminal.
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Position the negative cable  and mount and tighten the screw.
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal M5 2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)
Info
Contact disk

must be mounted between screw

and cable lug

with the claws facing down.
Finishing work
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Install the air filter box cover. ( p. 62)
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Mount the seat. ( p. 62)