Changing The Main Fuse - KTM RC 250 R Owner's Manual

14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Warning
Environmental hazard The battery contains elements that are harmful to the environment.
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Do not discard batteries with the household waste. Dispose of faulty batteries in an environmentally compatible manner.
Give the battery to your authorized KTM dealer or dispose of it at a collection point for used batteries.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Even if there is no load on the battery, it loses power every day.
The charge state and the type of charge are very important for the service life of the battery.
Rapid recharging with a high charging current shortens the battery's service life.
If the battery is left in a discharged state for an extended period, it will become over-discharged and sulfate, destroying the
battery.
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the acid level does not have to be checked.
14.4

Changing the main fuse

Warning
Fire hazard The electrical system can be overloaded if the wrong fuses are used.
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Use only fuses with the prescribed amperage. Never by-pass or repair fuses.
Info
The main fuse protects all power consumers of the vehicle. The main fuse is next to the battery.
Preparatory work
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Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
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Remove the engine cowl. (
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Remove the front fairing. (
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Remove the battery.
Main work
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Connect the battery charger to the battery. Switch on the battery charger.
Battery charger (58429074000)
Battery connector (000700000FC)
You can also use the battery charger to test the rest potential and start potential of
the battery, and to test the alternator. With this device, you cannot overcharge the
battery.
Info
L00530-10
Battery connector (000700000FC)
cable. Ensure that the polarity of the connection is correct.
Charge the battery at no more than 10% of the capacity specified on the
battery housing.
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Switch off the battery charger after charging. Disconnect the battery.
Guideline
The charging current, charging voltage and charging time must not be exceeded.
Charge the battery regularly when the
motorcycle is not in use
Finishing work
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Install the battery.
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Install the front fairing. (
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Install the engine cowl. (
p. 38)
p. 38)
( p. 56)
x
1
3 months
( p. 56)
x
p. 39)
p. 38)
must be crimped onto the charging
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