KTM 690 SMC R 2014, Owner'S Manual

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14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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B01975-10
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Disconnect negative cable

of the battery.
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Take off the positive terminal cover

and disconnect the positive cable from the bat-
tery.
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Remove screws

.
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Pull retaining bracket

of the battery forward and remove it.
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Lift the battery up and out.
Info
Never operate the motorcycle with a discharged battery or without a battery. In
both cases, electrical components and safety devices can be damaged. The vehi-
cle is therefore no longer roadworthy.
14.2 Installing the battery
x
B01975-11
Main work
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Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the terminals facing rearward.
Battery (YTZ10S) ( p. 173)
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Position retaining bracket  and mount and tighten screws  .
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Position the positive cable and mount and tighten the screw.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Position positive terminal cover  .
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Position negative cable

and mount and tighten the screw.