Triumph Tiger 900 GT, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance
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Battery
Warning
The battery contains sulphuric 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 circumstance 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 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.
To remove the battery:
• Remove the passenger seat, see
page 85.
• Remove the rider's seat, see
page 87.
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1. Tool kit tray (if fitted)
2. Diagnostic connector
3. Tool kit tray fixing