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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16
Battery Removal
1.
Unlock and remove the seat.
2.
Disconnect the ba
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ry,
negative (black) lead first.
3.
Remove the battery strap and disconnect the
breather tube.
4.
Take the battery out of the case.
Direction of Battery Removal
WARNING: Ensure that the battery
terminals do not touch the motorcycle
frame as this may cause a short circuit or spark
which would ignite battery gases causing a risk of
personal injury.
Battery Refit
WARNING: Ensure that the ba
tt
e
ry
terminals do not touch the motorcycle
frame as this may cause a short circuit or spark
which would ignite battery gases causing a risk of
personal injury.
1. Place the battery in the ba
tt
ery case, and connect
the battery breather tube.
2.
Reconnect the battery, positive (red) lead first.
3.
Apply a light coat of grease to the terminals to
prevent corrosion.
4.
Cover the terminals with the protective caps.
5.
Refit the battery strap.
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