ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
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Preparatory work
(All EXC models)
– Press and hold the kill switch while the engine is idling
until the engine stops.
(All XC‑W models)
– Press and hold the kill switch while the engine is idling
until the engine stops.
– Remove the seat. ( p. 80)
– Remove the battery. ( p. 117)
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Main work
Warning
Risk of injury Batteries contain harmful substances.
– Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
– Keep sparks and open flames away from the batter-
ies.
– Only charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
– Maintain a minimum clearance from inflammable
materials when charging batteries.
Minimum clearance 1 m (3 ft)
– Do not charge deeply discharged batteries if charge
is already below the minimum voltage.
Minimum voltage before
the start of the charge
9 V
– Dispose of batteries with less than the minimum
voltage correctly.
– Check the battery voltage.
» Battery voltage: < 9 V
– Do not charge the battery.
– Replace the battery and dispose of the old battery
properly.
» If the specifications have been met:
Battery voltage: ≥ 9 V
– Connect the battery charger to the battery. Switch on
the battery charger.
Guideline
Maximum charging volt-
age
14.4 V
Maximum charging cur-
rent
3.0 A
Maximum charging time 12 h
Charge the battery regu-
larly when the motorcy-
cle is not in use
6 months
Ideal charging and stor-
age temperature of the
lithium-ion battery
10 … 20 °C (50 …
68 °F)
Battery charger (58429074000)