ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 115
13.1Removing the battery x
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious cauterization.
– Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
– Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
– Keep the battery away from sparks or open fire. Charge only in well ventilated rooms.
– Flush with copious amounts of water in case of skin contact. If battery acid comes into contact with the eyes, flush the eyes
with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
– Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
– Remove the seat. ( p. 70)
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– Disconnect the negative (minus) cable of the battery.
– Pull off the plug connector upwards.
– Remove screws .
– Pull the retaining bracket of the battery forward and remove it.
– Take off the positive pole cover .
– Disconnect the positive (plus) cable of the battery.
– Push the wiring harness to the side and pull the battery out of the battery rack.
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 vehi-
cle is therefore no longer roadworthy.