ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
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15.1
Removing the 12-V battery
Warning
Risk of injury
Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
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Keep 12 V batteries out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
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Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
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Keep sparks or open flames away from the 12 V battery.
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Only charge 12 V batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
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Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor immediately if battery acid and
battery gases get into the eyes.
Preparatory work
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Remove the passenger seat. (
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Remove the front rider's seat. (
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Main work
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Disconnect negative cable
1
from the 12-V battery.
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Pull back positive terminal cover
2
.
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Disconnect positive cable
3
from the 12-V battery.
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Detach rubber strap
4
.
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Pull the 12-V battery upwards and out of the battery compart-
ment.
Info
Never operate the motorcycle with a discharged 12-V
battery or without a 12-V battery. In both cases, elec-
trical components and safety devices can be damaged.
The vehicle will therefore no longer be roadworthy.
15.2
Installing the 12-V battery
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Main work
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Position the 12-V battery in the battery compartment.
Guideline
The terminals of the battery must face upwards.
12-V battery (ETZ-9-BS) (
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Attach rubber strap
1
.
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Position positive cable
2
and mount and tighten the screw.
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Position positive terminal cover
3
.
