Installing Battery - BMW F 800 GT Rider's Manual

Switch off the ignition.
ATTENTION
Battery not disconnected in
accordance with correct pro-
cedure.
Risk of short-circuit
Always proceed in compliance
with the specified disconnec-
tion sequence.
Disconnect negative lead 1
first.
Then disconnect positive
lead 2.
Remove screw 3 and remove
the battery holder.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.

Installing battery

NOTICE
If the battery was disconnected
from the motorcycle for a pro-
longed period of time it will be
necessary to enter the current
date in the instrument panel, in
order to ensure that the service-
due indicator functions correctly.
If you want to have the date
set consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Switch off the ignition.
Insert the battery into the bat-
tery compartment, with the
positive terminal on the right
in the direction of travel.
Slip the battery holder over the
battery and install screw 3.
ATTENTION
Battery not connected in ac-
cordance with correct pro-
cedure.
Risk of short-circuit
Always proceed in compliance
with the specified installation
sequence.
Connect positive lead 2 to the
battery's positive terminal.
Connect negative lead 1 to the
battery's negative terminal.
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