Installing The Battery - KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2017 Owner's Manual

16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16.4

Installing 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 safety glasses.
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Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
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Keep sparks or open flames away from the battery.
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Only charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
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Rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor immediately if battery acid and battery gases get into the
eyes.
Caution
Danger of accidents Electronic components and safety devices will be damaged if the battery is discharged or missing.
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Never operate the vehicle with a discharged battery or without a battery.
Main work
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Position the battery in battery case
Guideline
The even side of the battery case must be opposite the poles.
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Position the battery and battery case in the battery compartment.
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Position the positive cable
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal
V00730-11
1
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2
and mount and tighten the screw.
M6
191
4.5 Nm
(3.32 lbf ft)