13 WIRING HARNESS, BATTERY 79
13.1 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.
Preparatory work
– Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
– Remove the seat. ( p. 59)
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Main work
– Disconnect the negative (minus) cable of the battery.
– Pull plug 1 off upward.
– Remove screws 2.
– Pull the retaining bracket 3 of the battery forward and remove it.
– Take off the positive pole cover 4.
– Disconnect the positive (plus) cable of the battery.
– Push the wiring harness to the side and pull the battery out of the battery holder.
Info
Never operate the motorcycle with a discharged battery or without a battery.
In both cases, electrical components and safety devices can be damaged.
The vehicle is therefore no longer roadworthy.
13.2 Installing the battery
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Main work
– Slide the battery into the battery holder.
Info
The battery terminals must be at the rear.
– Attach the positive cable and mount positive terminal cover 1.
– Position retaining bracket 2.
– Mount and tighten screws 3.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Plug in connector 4.
– Attach the minus cable .
Finishing work
– Mount the seat. ( p. 60)
– Set the clock. ( p. 95)
13.3 Disconnecting the battery
Preparatory work
– Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
– Remove the seat. ( p. 59)