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Jump-starting
7
ATTENTION
140
Excessive current flowing
when the motorcycle is
jump-started
Wiring smoulders/ignites or dam-
age to the on-board electronics
If the motorcycle has to be
jump-started connect the leads
to the battery terminals; never
attempt to jump-start the en-
gine by connecting leads to the
z
on-board socket.
ATTENTION
Contact between crocodile
clips of jump leads and
vehicle.
Risk of short-circuit
Use jump leads fitted with fully
insulated crocodile clips at both
ends.
ATTENTION
Jump-starting with a voltage
greater than 12 V.
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics.
Make sure that the battery of
the donor vehicle has a voltage
rating of 12 V.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Removing battery cover
(
143).
When jump-starting the engine,
do not disconnect the battery
from the on-board electrical
system.
Remove protective cap 1.
Use the red jumper cable to
connect the positive terminal 2
of the discharged battery to the
positive terminal of the donor
battery.
NOTICE
If the 12 V battery is not cor-
rectly installed or if the polar-
ity of the terminals is reversed
(e.g. in an attempt to jump-start
the vehicle), this can cause the
fuse for the alternator regulator
to blow.
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