KTM Freeride 250 R EU, Owner'S Manual

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15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Position the battery in the battery compartment.
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Ensure that the battery cable is correctly routed.
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Attach fastening plate

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Mount and tighten screw  .
Finishing work
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Install the shock absorber. ( p. 45)
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Lock the seat. ( p. 46)
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 38)
15.3 Recharging 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.
Warning
Environmental hazard
The battery contains elements that are harmful to the environment.
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Do not dispose of batteries with the household waste. Dispose of a defective battery in an environmentally friendly manner.
Give the battery to your authorized KTM dealer or dispose of it at a collection point for used batteries.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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Even when there is no load on the battery, it discharges steadily.
The charge state and the type of charge are very important for the service life of the battery.
Rapid recharging with a high charging current shortens the battery's service life.
If the charging current, charging voltage and charging time are exceeded, the battery will be destroyed.
If the battery is depleted from starting the vehicle repeatedly, the battery must be charged immediately.
If the battery is left in a discharged state for an extended period, it will become over-discharged and will be destroyed.
The battery is maintenance-free.
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)
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Remove the battery. ( p. 72)
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Main work
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Connect the battery charger with the battery. Switch on the battery charger.
Battery charger (58429074000)