3
WORK
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Switch off the battery charger after charging and disconnect from the battery.
Guideline
The charging current, charging voltage, and charging time must not be exceeded.
Charge the battery regularly when the
motorcycle is not in use
3 months
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Connect the negative cable with the battery.
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. (
3.10
Installing the battery (All XC models)
H00383-10
Main work
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Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the terminals facing forward.
Battery (YTX4L-BS)
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Reconnect rubber band
.
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Position the positive cable
and mount and tighten the screw.
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal
M5
2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)
Info
Contact disks
must be mounted under screws
and cable sockets
with the claws toward the battery terminal.
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Slide positive terminal cover
over the positive terminal.
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Position negative cable
and mount and tighten the screw.
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal
M5
2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. (
3.11
Opening the filler cap
Danger
Fire hazard
Fuel is highly flammable.
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Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
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The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and may emerge if overfilled. Follow the instructions on refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning
Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapors. If contact occurs with
the eyes, rinse with water immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with
soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that has been contaminated with
fuel. Store fuel properly in a suitable canister and keep away from children.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Improper handling of fuel is a danger to the environment.
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Do not allow fuel to get into the ground water, the ground, or the sewage system.