
Remove the protective cap
1
.
Begin by connecting one end
of the red jumper cable to the
positive terminal
2
on the dis-
charged battery and the other
end to the positive terminal of
the donor battery.
If the 12 V battery is in-
stalled incorrectly, or if the
terminals are interchanged (dur-
ing jump-starting, etc.), the fuse
for the voltage regulator may
burn through.
Connect the black jumper ca-
ble to negative terminal on
the donor battery and then to
negative terminal
3
of the dis-
charged battery.
Run engine of donor vehicle
during jump-starting procedure.
Start engine of the vehicle with
discharged battery in usual
way; if engine does not start,
wait a few minutes before re-
peating the attempt in order to
protect the starter motor and
donor battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing jumper cables.
Disconnect jumper lead from
negative terminal first, then
from positive terminal.
To start the engine, do not
use start sprays or similar
items.
Install the protective cap.
Installing battery cover
(
131).
Battery
Maintenance instructions
Correct battery maintenance
combined with proper charging
and storage procedures extends
the battery's service life, and is
also required for warranty claims.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to maxi-
mize battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry.
Do not open the battery.
Do not top up with water.
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for charg-
ing the battery on the following
pages.
Do not turn the battery upside
down.
If the battery is not discon-
nected, the onboard elec-
tronics (clock etc.) will drain the
battery. This can cause the bat-
tery to run flat. If this happens,
7
128
z
Maintenance
Содержание R 1200GS Adventure 2014
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Страница 42: ...Upshift recommendation 1 sig nals the economically best point in time for upshifting 3 40 z Displays...
Страница 96: ...5 94 z Riding...
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Страница 136: ...7 134 z Maintenance...
Страница 148: ...8 146 z Accessories...
Страница 179: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 177 z Service...
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