Installing The Battery - KTM 1190 Adventure Owner's Manual

16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16.3

Installing the battery

Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
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Keep sparks and open flames away from the battery. Only charge in well-ventilated rooms.
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In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least 15
minutes and contact a physician.
Caution
Danger of accidents If the vehicle is operated with a discharged battery or without a battery, electronic components and safety
equipment may be damaged.
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Never operate the vehicle with a discharged battery or without a battery.
Main work
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Position the battery in battery case
Guideline
The even side of the battery case must be opposite the poles.
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Position the battery and battery case in the battery compartment.
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Position the positive cable
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal
M00573-11
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Position the negative cable

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
and mount and tighten the screw.
M6

and mount and tighten the screw.
162
4.5 Nm
(3.32 lbf ft)