ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
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15.1 Removing the 12-V battery
Warning
Risk of injury 12 V batteries contain harmful substances.
– Keep 12 V batteries out of the reach of children.
– Keep sparks and open flames away from 12 V batteries.
– Only charge 12 V batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
– Maintain a minimum clearance from inflammable materials when charging 12 V batteries.
Minimum clearance 1 m (3 ft)
– Do not charge deeply discharged 12 V batteries if the charge is already below the minimum voltage.
Minimum voltage before the start of the charge 9 V
– Dispose of 12 V batteries with less than the minimum voltage correctly.
Preparatory work
– Remove the seat. ( p. 77)
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Main work
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Disconnect negative cable
1
from the 12-V battery.
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Pull back positive terminal cover
2
and disconnect the posi-
tive cable from the 12-V battery.
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Pull off starter relay
3
and fuse box
4
from the battery
compartment and hang to the side.
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Detach wiring harness
5
, disconnect relays
6
and hang
them to the side.