Triumph 2010 Tiger 800, Service Manual

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Electrical
Battery
The battery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks,
flames and cigarettes away. Provide adequate ventilation
when charging or using the battery in an enclosed
space.
The battery contains sulphuric acid (electrolyte). Contact
with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with
water immediately.
If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with
water for at least
15
minutes and SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
If electrolyte is swallowed, drink large
quantities of water and SEEK M EDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
KEEP ELECTROLYTE O UT OF TH E REACH OF
CH I LDREN.
The battery contains harmful materials. Always keep
children away from the battery whether or not it is fitted
in the motorcycle.
Do not jump start the battery, touch the battery cables
together or reverse the polarity of the cables as any of
these actions may cause a spark which would ignite
battery gasses causing a risk of personal injury.
The battery electrolyte is corrosive and poisonous. Never
swallow battery electrolyte or allow electrolyte to come
into contact with the skin. Always wear eye and skin
protection when adjusting the electrolyte level.
Battery Removal
1. Battery
2. Negative {-) terminal
3. Positive <+> terminal
4. Battery strap
1. Remove the rider's seat (see page 16-13).
2. Disconnect the battery, negative <black> lead first.
3. Remove the battery strap.
4. Take the battery out of the case.
Ensure that the battery terminals do not touch the
motorcycle frame as this may cause a short circuit or
spark which would ignite battery gases causing a risk of
personal injury.
Battery Refit
Ensure that the battery terminals do not touch the
motorcycle frame as this may cause a short circuit or
spark which would ignite battery gases causing a risk of
personal injury.
1. Place the battery in the battery case.
2. Reconnect the battery, positive (red) lead first.
3. Apply a light coat of grease to the terminals to
prevent corrosion.
4. Cover the terminals with the protective caps.
5. Refit the battery strap.
6. Refit the rider's seat <see page 16-13>.
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Tiger 800 and Tiger 800XC