KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 Owner's Manual page 118

15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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» Battery voltage: < 9 V
–
Do not charge the battery.
–
Replace the battery and dispose of the old battery
properly.
» If the specifications have been met:
Battery voltage: ≥ 9 V
–
Recharge the battery.
Guideline
Maximum charging volt-
age
Maximum charging cur-
rent
Maximum charging time
Charge the battery regu-
larly when the motorcy-
cle is not in use
Ideal charging and stor-
age temperature of the
lithium-ion battery
Info
If the charging current, charging voltage, or
charging time are exceeded, the battery will be
destroyed.
If the battery is left in a discharged state for an
extended period, it will become over-discharged
and sulfated, destroying the battery.
The battery is maintenance-free.
Never remove cover
–
Connect the battery charger to the battery. Switch on the bat-
tery charger.
Battery charger (58429074000)
The charging time may be longer at low temperatures.
This battery charger is not suitable for the trickle charging of
lithium-ion batteries.
–
Switch off the battery charger after charging and disconnect
from the battery.
Finishing work
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Install the battery. (
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Mount the seat. ( p. 77)
14.4 V
3.0 A
12 h
6 months
10 ... 20 °C (50 ...
68 °F)
1
.
p. 114)