Installing Battery - BMW K 1300 S Rider's Manual

Installing battery

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Place battery in battery com-
partment, positive terminal on
128
right in direction of travel.
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Push retaining strap over bat-
tery and install screws 3.
An incorrect installation se-
quence increases the risk
of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
First install positive battery ca-
ble 2.
Then install negative battery
cable 1.
If the motorcycle was dis-
connected from the bat-
tery for a longer time, the current
date must be entered in the in-
strument cluster to ensure the
proper operation of the service
display.
Consult a certified workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer, for setting of
the date.
Installing battery compartment
cover ( 129).
Setting clock ( 48).
Removing battery
compartment cover
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and park the motorcy-
cle.
Remove screws 1.
Remove battery compartment
cover forward and upward
while ensuring the anchorages
are in position 2.