KTM Freeride E-XC 2018, Owner'S Manual

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15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Main work
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Position the 12 V battery 1 in the battery compartment.
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Connect the positive cable
2
to the 12 V battery.
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Connect the negative cable
3
to the 12 V battery.
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Reconnect rubber band
4
.
Finishing work
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Lock the seat. ( p. 63)
15.3 Charging the 12 V battery
Warning
Risk of injury 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 gases.
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Keep sparks or open flames away from the battery.
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Only charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
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With skin contact 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.
Warning
Environmental hazard Batteries contain environmentally-hazardous materials.
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Do not dispose of batteries as household waste.
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Dispose of batteries at a collection point for used batteries.
Info
Even when there is no load on the battery, it discharges steadily.
The charging level and the method of charging are very important for the service life of the battery.
Rapid recharging with a high charging current shortens the service life of the battery.
If the charging current, charging voltage or charging time is exceeded, electrolyte escapes through the
safety valves. This reduces the battery capacity.
When the 12 V battery has been discharged (blink code 44 on the vehicle), recharge the 12 V battery with
immediate effect.
If the battery is left in a discharged state for an extended period, it will become over-discharged and sul-
fated, destroying the battery.
The battery is maintenance-free. The acid level does not have to be checked.
Info
The 12 V battery is recharged by the KTM PowerPack when operating the vehicle.
When the KTM PowerPack is recharged in the vehicle, then the 12 V battery is also recharged.
Preparatory work
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Fold the seat up. ( p. 63)
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Remove the 12 V battery. ( p. 92)