15 Electrical System; Removing The 12-V Battery - KTM 300 EXC Owner's Manual

15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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Removing the 12-V battery

Note
Environmental hazard 12 V batteries contain environmentally hazardous materials.
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Do not dispose of 12 V batteries as household waste.
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Dispose of 12 V batteries at a collection point for used batteries.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
F00138-10
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. ( p. 66)
Main work
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.
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Disconnect negative cable
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Pull back positive terminal cover
tive cable from the 12-V battery.
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3
Remove screw .
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Pull holding bracket 4 forward and remove the 12-V battery
upwards.
1
from the 12-V battery.
2
and disconnect the posi-