15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 95
15.1 Removing the battery (All 200/250/300 models)
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.
Preparatory work
– Switch off all power consumers and the engine.
– Remove the seat. ( p. 66)
B02135-10
Main work
–
Disconnect negative cable
from the battery.
–
Pull back positive terminal cover
and disconnect the positive cable from the
battery.
–
Detach rubber band
at the bottom.
– Lift the battery out.
15.2 Installing the battery (All 200/250/300 models)
B02136-10
Main work
– Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the terminals facing to the
front.
(All 200/250/300 EU/AU/US models)
Battery (YTX4L-BS) ( p. 125)
(300 EXC BR)
Battery (YTX5L-BS) ( p. 125)
–
Attach rubber band
.
–
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 between screws
and cable sock-
ets
with the claws facing down.
–
Slide positive terminal cover
over the positive terminal.
–
Position the negative cable
and mount and tighten the screw.
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal M5 2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Mount the seat. ( p. 66)