14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 65
14.1 Removing the battery x
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. 39)
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Main work
– Disconnect negative cable 1 of the battery.
– Pull back the positive terminal cover 2 and disconnect the positive (plus) cable of
the battery.
– Detach rubber band 3 at the bottom.
– Lift the battery up and out.
14.2 Installing the battery x
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Main work
– Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the terminals facing to the
front.
– Reconnect rubber band 1.
– Connect positive cable 2 and negative cable 3.
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal M5 2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)
Info
Contact disks A must be mounted between screws 4 and cable sockets 5
with the claws facing down.
– Slide positive terminal cover 6 over the positive terminal.
Finishing work
– Mount the seat. ( p. 39)
14.3 Charging the battery x
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.