KTM 500 EXC-F 2022 Owner's Manual page 124

15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Warning
Risk of injury 12 V batteries contain harmful sub-
stances.
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Keep 12 V batteries out of the reach of children.
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Keep sparks and open flames away from 12 V bat-
teries.
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Only charge 12 V batteries in well-ventilated
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rooms.
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Maintain a minimum clearance from inflammable
materials when charging 12 V batteries.
Minimum clearance
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Do not charge deeply discharged 12 V batteries if
the charge is already below the minimum voltage.
Minimum voltage before
the start of the charge
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Dispose of 12 V batteries with less than the mini-
mum voltage correctly.
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Check the battery voltage.
» Battery voltage: < 9 V
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Do not charge the 12 V battery.
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Replace the 12 V battery and dispose of the old 12 V
battery properly.
» If the specifications have been met:
Battery voltage: ≥ 9 V
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Connect a battery charger to the 12-V battery. Switch
on the battery charger.
Guideline
Maximum charging volt-
age
Maximum charging cur-
rent
Maximum charging time
Recharge the 12-V bat-
tery regularly when the
motorcycle is not being
used
Ideal charging and stor-
age temperature of the
lithium-ion battery
Battery charger (79629974000)
This battery charger tests whether the 12-V battery
retains its voltage. It is also impossible to overcharge
the 12-V battery with this battery charger. The charging
time may be longer at low temperatures.
This battery charger is only suitable for lithium iron
phosphate batteries. Read the accompanying KTM Pow-
erParts instructions.
1 m (3 ft)
9 V
14.4 V
3.0 A
24 h
6 months
10 ... 20 °C (50 ...
68 °F)