Wiring Harness, Battery; Removing The Battery; Installing The Battery - KTM 125 DUKE EU Repair Manual

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WIRING HARNESS, BATTERY

13.1

Removing the battery

Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
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Keep sparks and open flames away from the battery. Only charge in well-ventilated rooms.
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In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least
15 minutes and contact a physician.
13.2

Installing the battery

Preparatory work
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Remove the passenger seat. (
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Remove the seat. (
Main work
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Pull back the negative terminal cover
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Disconnect the negative cable
B00750-10
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Pull back the positive terminal cover
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Disconnect the positive cable
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Detach rubber band
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Pull the battery up and out of the battery holder.
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 vehicle is therefore no longer roadworthy.
B00751-10
Main work
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Position the battery in the battery holder.
Info
The battery terminals must be at the top.
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Attach rubber band
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Reconnect the positive cable
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Position positive terminal cover
B00751-11
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Connect the negative cable
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Position the negative terminal cover
B00750-11
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. (
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Mount the passenger seat. (
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Set the clock. (
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of the battery.
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of the battery.
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of the battery.
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of the battery.
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