Battery (Mxc/Exc); Charging The Battery - KTM 400 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Battery (MXC/EXC)

The battery is located under the seat and is maintenance-free.
It is not necessary to check the electrolyte level or to refill water. Simply
keep the battery poles clean and slightly grease them with an acid-free
grease if necessary.
Removing the battery:
First disconnect the negative and then the positive pole of the battery.
Remove filter box cover and unhitch both rubber bands
Remove battery.Install the battery with the terminals facing the front (see
illustration), connecting the netative terminal post to the battery last.
WARNING
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F ELECTROLYTE SULPHURIC ACID
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CARE HE ELECTROLYTE CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS
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N THE CASE OF SKIN CONTACT RINSE THOROUGHLY WITH WATER
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N THE CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES
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FOR AT LEAST MINUTES MMEDIATELY CONSULT A DOCTOR
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HE BATTERY IS A CLOSED MODEL BUT CAN NEVERTHELESS EMIT EXPLOSIVE GASES
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VOID SPARKS AND OPEN FIRE NEAR THE BATTERY
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EFECT BATTERIES MUST BE STORED OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
PROPER DISPOSAL OF DISCARDED BATTERIES
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O AVOID DAMAGE DO NOT REMOVE THE LOCKING BAR
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EVER DISCONNECT THE BATTERY WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING
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DESTROY THE RECTIFIER REGULATOR
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HE BATTERY MUST BE INSTALLED WITH THE TERMINALS FACING THE FRONT
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SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATION
BATTERY STORAGE:
When preparing the motorcycle for a longer period of standstill, remove the
battery and recharge it. Storage temperature: 0 - 35°C (30 - 95°F). Do not
expose to direct sun radiation.

Charging the battery

Remove the battery and check the charging level. Use a voltmeter to
measure the voltage between the battery poles (off-load voltage).
Accurate results can only be obtained if the battery has neither been char-
off load voltage charging level
Volt %
>12,7 100
~12,5 75
~12,2 50
~12,0 25
~11,8 0
ged nor discharged during a period of 30 minutes preceding the measuring.
If the battery is empty, it can be recharged for a maximum period of
10 hours at 0.5 A and a maximum of 14.4 V.
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O AVOID DAMAGE DO NOT REMOVE THE LOCKING BAR
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LWAYS CONNECT THE BATTERY TO THE CHARGING UNIT BEFORE TURNING THE
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CHARGING UNIT ON
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HEN RECHARGING THE BATTERY IN CLOSED ROOMS ENSURE SUFFICIENT VENTI
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LATION XPLOSIVE GASES ARE RELEASED DURING THE BATTERY CHARGING PROCESS
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HARGING TIME AND CHARGING VOLTAGE SHOULD NOT EXCEED THE STATED VALUES
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THERWISE ELECTROLYTE WILL BE RELEASED THROUGH THE SAFETY VALVES
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VOID QUICK CHARGING IF POSSIBLE
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LEAKS FROM THE BATTERY PROCEED WITH GREAT
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THOROUGHLY RINSE EYES WITH WATER
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CAUTION
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OTHERWISE ELECTROLYTE CAN ESCAPE
charging time
0,5 A
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4 h
7 h
11 h
14 h
CAUTION
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HIS WILL
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charging voltage
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14,4 V
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