Triumph Bonneville T100 2018, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance and Adjustment
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Battery
Warning
Under some circumstances, the
battery can give 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 sulfuric acid
(battery acid). Contact with skin or
eyes may cause severe burns. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
If battery acid gets on your skin, flush
with water immediately.
If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush
with water for at least 15 minutes
and SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
If battery acid is swallowed, drink large
quantities of water and SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Warning
The battery contains harmful
materials. Always keep children away
from the battery whether or not it is
installed in the motorcycle.
Do not attach jump leads to 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 gases causing a risk of
personal injury.
Battery Removal
Warning
Make sure that the battery terminals
do not touch the motorcycle frame.
This may cause a short circuit or spark
which would ignite battery gases
causing a risk of personal injury.
Bonneville T100, Bonneville T120,
Bonneville T120 Ace,
Bonneville T120 Diamond,
Street Scrambler and Street Twin
1 2
3
5 6
7
8
4
1. Battery
2. Negative (-) terminal
3. Battery strap
4. Positive (+) terminal
5. Fastener
6. Tail light cable
7. Accessory cable
8. Engine Control Module (ECM) unit
To remove the battery:
• Remove the seat (see page 72).
• Disconnect the battery leads,
negative (black) lead first.
• Release the tail light and accessory
cables.