KTM 300 EXC Owner's Manual page 106

15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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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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Connect a battery charger to the 12-V battery. Switch on the
battery charger.
Battery charger (58429074000)
You can also use the battery charger to test the open-circuit
voltage and starting ability of the 12-V battery, and to test the
alternator. In addition, you cannot overcharge the 12-V battery
with this device.
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If the charging current, charging voltage and charg-
ing time are exceeded, electrolyte escapes through the
safety valves. This reduces the capacity of the 12-V
battery.
If the 12-V battery is left in a discharged state for an
extended period, it will become deeply discharged and
sulfating occurs, destroying the battery.
The 12-V battery is maintenance-free. The acid level
does not have to be checked.
Never remove cover
Charge the 12-V battery to a maximum of 10% of the
capacity specified on battery housing
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Switch off the battery charger after charging and disconnect it
from the 12-V battery.
Guideline
The charging current, charging voltage, and charging time
must not be exceeded.
Recharge the 12-V battery
regularly when the motorcy-
cle is not being used
Finishing work
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Install the 12-V battery.
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Mount the seat. (
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