Charging The Battery - Ducati Super Sport SS800 Owner's Manual

Charging the battery

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Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the
motorcycle.
Always disconnect the black negative terminal (-) first, and
then the red positive terminal (+).
Undo the straps (1) and remove the battery.
Warning
Batteries develop explosive gases: keep it away from
heat sources.
Charge the battery in a ventilated room.
Connect the battery charger leads to the battery terminals
(red to positive terminal +, black to negative terminal -).
Important
Make sure the charger is off when you connect the
battery to it, or you might get sparks at the battery terminals
that could ignite the gases inside the cells.
Always connect the red positive terminal first.
Warning
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Charge the battery at 1 A for 5-10 hours.
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(fig. 51)
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1
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fig. 51