Installing The Battery; Charging The Battery - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

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Main wark
- Disconnect the negative (minus) cable of the battery.
- Pull back the positive terminal cover and disconnect the positive (plus) cable of
the battery.
- Detach rubber band at the bottom.
- Lift the battery up and out.
Main work
- Place the battery in the battery holder.
External temperature
~ 10 °C (~ 50
OF)
Battery (YTX4L-BS) ( .. p. 210)
External temperature
s
10
°C
(S
50
OF)
Battery (YTX5L-BS) ( .. p. 210)
- Reconnect the rubber band
- Attach the plus cable and replace the plus pole cover
Warning
- Attach the minus cable
Subsequent wark
- Mount the seat. ( .. p. 79)
Risk of injury
Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
- Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
- Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
- Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
- Keep the battery away from sparks or open flames. Charge only in well-ventilated areas.
- 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.
Warning
Environmental hazard
The battery contains elements that are harmful to the environment.
- Do not discard batteries with the household trash. Dispose of a defective battery in an environmentally compatible manner.
Give the battery to your KTM dealer or to a recycling center that accepts used batteries.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
- Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
• Info
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Even when there is no load on the battery, it still loses power steadily.
The charge state and the type of charge are very important for the service life of the battery.
Rapid recharging with a high charging current shortens the battery's service life.
If the charging current, charging voltage, and charging time are exceeded, electrolyte escapes through the safety valves. This
reduces the battery capacity.
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 sulfate, destroying the
battery.
The battery is maintenance-free, which means that the acid level does not need to be checked.
Preliminary wark
- Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
- Remove the seat. ( .. p. 78)