KTM Freeride 250 R EU, Owner'S Manual

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15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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15.1 Removing the battery
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 battery.
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Only charge in well-ventilated rooms.
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Maintain the minimum clearance to inflammable materials while charging.
Minimum clearance
1 m (3 ft)
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Over-discharged batteries with a charge of less than 9 V are not permitted to be charged. They must be disposed of.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 38)
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 46)
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Remove the shock absorber. ( p. 45)
B02295-10
Main work
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Remove screw

.
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Take off fastening plate

.
B02296-10
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Remove the battery out of the battery compartment.
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Disconnect negative cable  from the battery.
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Disconnect positive cable  from the battery.
15.2 Installing the battery
B02297-10
Main work
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Position positive cable

, and mount and tighten the screw.
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal M5 2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)
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Position negative cable

, and mount and tighten the screw.
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal M5 2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)
Battery (HJTZ5S-FP) ( p. 98)
Info
Contact disk

must be mounted between screw

and cable lug

with the claws facing down.