Battery - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Do not disconnect the battery
9
from the onboard electrical sys-
tem when jump-starting the
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engine.
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First connect positive terminal
of the discharged battery to
positive terminal on the donor
battery with red jumper cable
(positive terminal on this mo-
torcycle: position 2).
Connect black jumper cable
to negative terminal of donor
battery and then to negative
terminal of the discharged bat-
tery (negative terminal on this
motorcycle: position 1).
NOTICE
As an alternative to the negative
battery terminal, the spring strut
bolt can also be used.
Allow engine on support mo-
torcycle to run while jump-
starting.
Start engine of motorcycle with
discharged battery in usual
way; if engine refuses to start,
wait a few minutes before re-
peating attempt to protect
starter and supporting battery.
Allow both engines to run for
several minutes before discon-
necting the jumper cables.
Disconnect the jump leads
from negative terminal first,
then disconnect from positive
terminal.
NOTICE
To start the engine, do not use
start sprays or similar items.
Installing center fairing panel
( 134).

Battery

Maintenance instructions
Correct battery maintenance
combined with proper charging
and storage procedures extends
the battery's service life, and is
also required for warranty claims.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to maxi-
mize battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry.
Do not open the battery.
Do not top up with water.
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for charg-
ing the battery on the following
pages.
Do not turn the battery upside
down.