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3.6 Disconnecting the negative cable of the battery
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
– Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
– Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
– Keep sparks and open flames away from the battery. Only charge in well-ventilated rooms.
– In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least
15 minutes and contact a physician.
Caution
Danger of accidents If the vehicle is operated with a discharged battery or without a battery, electronic components and safety
equipment may be damaged.
– Never operate the vehicle with a discharged battery or without a battery.
Preparatory work
– Switch off the ignition by turning the black ignition key to the position OFF .
– Remove the passenger seat. ( p. 7)
– Remove the front rider's seat. ( p. 7)
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Main work
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Remove screw
.
–
Lift cover
at the rear and pull toward the rear.
– Fold up the cover.
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Disconnect negative cable
from the battery.
3.7 Connecting the negative cable of the battery
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
– Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
– Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
– Keep sparks and open flames away from the battery. Only charge in well-ventilated rooms.
– In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least
15 minutes and contact a physician.
Caution
Danger of accidents If the vehicle is operated with a discharged battery or without a battery, electronic components and safety
equipment may be damaged.
– Never operate the vehicle with a discharged battery or without a battery.