Installing The 12-V Battery - KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2021 Owner's Manual

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Installing the 12-V battery

Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
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Keep 12 V 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 12 V battery.
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Only charge 12 V 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 12-V battery is dis-
charged or missing.
If the 12-V battery is discharged or defective, malfunctions in the vehicle electronics can occur, espe-
cially when starting.
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Never operate the vehicle with a discharged 12-V battery or without a 12-V battery.
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Main work
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Detach battery retainer rubber
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Remove positive terminal cover
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Disconnect negative cable
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Disconnect positive cable
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Take the 12-V battery out of the battery compartment.
Main work
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Position the 12-V battery in the battery compartment.
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1
Position positive cable
Guideline
Screw, battery termi-
nal
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2
Position negative cable
Guideline
Screw, battery termi-
nal
1
.
2
.
3
from the 12 V battery.
4
from the 12-V battery.
and mount and tighten the screw.
M6x12 4.5 Nm
(3.32 lbf ft)
and mount and tighten the screw.
M6x12 4.5 Nm
(3.32 lbf ft)