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11.71Removing the battery x (250 EXC AUS/XC‑W/XC, all 300 models)
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious cauterization.
– Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
– Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
– Keep the battery away from sparks or open fire. Charge only 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 doctor.
– Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
– Remove the seat. ( p. 74)
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– Disconnect the negative (minus) cable of the battery.
– Pull back the plus pole cover and disconnect the positive (plus) cable of the bat-
tery.
– Hang the rubber band out to the bottom.
– Lift the battery up.
11.72Installing the battery x (250 EXC AUS/XC‑W/XC, all 300 models)
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– Place the battery in the battery holder.
Battery (YTX4L-BS) ( p. 111)
– Reconnect the rubber band .
– Attach the plus cable and replace the plus pole cover .
– Attach the minus cable .
– Mount the seat. ( p. 75)
11.73Recharging the battery x (250 EXC AUS/XC‑W/XC, all 300 models)
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious cauterization.
– Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
– Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
– Keep the battery away from sparks or open fire. Charge only 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 doctor.
Warning
Environmental hazard Battery parts and acid are harmful to the environment.
– Do not discard batteries with the household trash. Dispose of a defective battery in an environmentally compatible manner.
Give the battery to your KTM dealer or to a recycling center that accepts used batteries.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.