Battery - BMW R 1250GS Adventure Rider's Manual

tem when jump-starting the
engine.
Remove protective cap1.
Begin by connecting the red
jump lead to the positive bat-
tery connection point 2 on the
drained battery and the other
end to the positive terminal of
the donor battery.
Then clamp one end of the
black jump lead to the donor
battery's negative terminal 3
while connecting the other end
to the drained battery's nega-
tive terminal.
Allow engine on support mo-
torcycle to run while jump-
starting.
Start engine of motorcycle with
discharged battery in usual
way; if engine does not start,
wait a few minutes before re-
peating attempt in order to pro-
tect starter motor and donor

battery.

Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing jumper cables.
Disconnect jumper cable from
negative terminals first, then
disconnect second cable from
positive terminals.
NOTICE
To start the engine, do not use
start sprays or similar items.
Install the protective cap.
Installing battery cover
( 187).

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.
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