KTM F3001U1, Owner'S Manual

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16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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16.1 Removing the 12-V battery
Warning
Risk of injury Battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
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Keep the 12 V batteries out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
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Avoid contact with battery gases.
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Keep sparks or open flames away from the 12 V battery.
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Only charge 12 V batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
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In the event of contact with the skin, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
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Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician if battery gases have come into
contact with the eyes.
Note
Environmental hazard 12 V batteries contain environmentally hazardous materials.
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Do not dispose of 12 V batteries as household waste.
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Dispose of 12 V batteries at a collection point for used batteries.
Preparatory work
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Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 43)
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 69)
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Main work
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Disconnect negative cable
1
from the 12-V battery.
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Pull back positive terminal cover
2
.
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Disconnect positive cable
3
from the 12-V battery.
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Detach rubber strap 4 .
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Pull the 12-V battery upwards and out of the battery compart-
ment.
16.2 Installing the 12-V battery
Warning
Risk of injury Battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
–
Keep the 12 V batteries out of the reach of children.
–
Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
–
Avoid contact with battery gases.
–
Keep sparks or open flames away from the 12 V battery.
–
Only charge 12 V batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
–
In the event of contact with the skin, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
–
Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician if battery gases have come into
contact with the eyes.