Triumph Street Triple R 2022, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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Battery
Warning
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
Under certain circumstances, the
battery may release explosive gases.
Make sure to keep all sparks, flames
and cigarettes away from the battery.
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.
Make sure that there is adequate
ventilation when charging or using the
battery in an enclosed space.
Warning
The battery contains harmful
materials. Always keep children and
pets away from the battery at all
times.
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.
cjws
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4
2
3
1. Battery
2. Positive (red) terminal
3. Negative (black) terminal
4. Battery strap
To remove the battery:
▼ Remove the passenger and rider’s
seats, (see page
111).
▼ Remove the battery strap.
▼ Disconnect the battery leads,
negative (black) lead first and then
the positive lead.
▼
Remove the battery from its housing.
Battery Disposal
Should the battery ever require
replacement, the original battery must
be handed to a recycling agent who will
make
sure that the dangerous
substances from which the battery is
manufactured do not pollute the
environment.