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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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15.3
Recharging the battery
Warning
Risk of injury
Batteries contain harmful substances.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Keep sparks and open flames away from the battery.
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Only charge in well-ventilated rooms.
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Maintain the minimum distance to inflammable materials.
Minimum clearance
1 m (3 ft)
Warning
Environmental hazard
The battery contains elements that are harmful to the environment.
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Do not dispose of batteries with the household waste. Dispose of a defective battery in an environmentally friendly manner.
Give the battery to your authorized KTM dealer or dispose of it at a collection point for used batteries.
Info
Even when there is no load on the battery, it discharges steadily.
The charging voltage of the battery must not exceed 14.4 V.
The charge state and the type of charge are very important for the service life of the battery.
If the charging current and charging voltage are exceeded, the battery will be destroyed.
If the battery is depleted from starting the vehicle repeatedly, the battery must be charged immediately.
If the battery is left in a discharged state for an extended period, it will become over-discharged and will be destroyed.
The battery is maintenance-free.
Preparatory work
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Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
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Remove the seat. (
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Disconnect the negative cable of the battery to avoid damage to the motorcycle's
electronics.
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Main work
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Connect the battery charger to the battery. Switch on the battery charger.
Battery charger (58429074000)
You can also use the battery charger to test the open-circuit voltage and start
potential of the battery, and to test the alternator. With this device, you cannot
overcharge the battery.
Info
Only charge the battery with the specified battery charge.
This is the only way to ensure that a charging voltage of 14.4 V is not
exceeded.
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Switch off the battery charger after charging. Disconnect the battery.
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. (
15.4
Changing the main fuse
Warning
Fire hazard
The electrical system can be overloaded if the wrong fuses are used.
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Use only fuses with the prescribed amperage. Never bypass or repair fuses.
Info
The main fuse protects all power consumers of the vehicle. It is located in the starter relay housing under the seat.
Preparatory work
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Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
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Remove the seat. (