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3 WORK 8

3.5 Removing 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 all power consumers and switch off the engine.

– Remove the passenger seat. ( p. 7)

– Remove the front rider's seat. ( p. 7)

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Main work

–

Remove screw



–

Lift cover



at the rear and pull toward the rear.

– Fold up the cover.

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–

Disconnect negative cable



of the battery.

–

Remove positive terminal cover



and disconnect the positive cable from the bat-

tery.

–

Take the battery



out of the battery compartment.

3.6 Installing the battery