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Then connect one end of the
black jump lead to the negative
terminal of the donor battery
and the other end to negative
terminal 3 of the discharged
battery.
Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting.
Start the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery
in the usual way; if the en-
gine does not start, wait a few
minutes before repeating the
attempt in order to protect the
starter motor and the donor
battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing the jump leads.
Disconnect the jump lead from
the negative terminals first,
then disconnect the second
lead from the positive termin-
als.
NOTICE
Do not use proprietary start-as-
sist sprays or other products to
start the engine.
Install the protective cap.
Fitting battery cover (
Battery
Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be con-
sidered.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to max-
imise battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry.
Do not open the battery.
Do not top up with water.
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for char-
ging the battery on the follow-
ing pages.
Do not turn the battery upside
down.
ATTENTION
145).
On-board electronics (e.g.
clock) draining connected
battery.
Battery is deep-discharged; this
voids the guarantee.
Connect a float charger to the
battery if the motorcycle is to
remain out of use for more
than four weeks.
NOTICE
BMW Motorrad has developed a
float charger specially designed
for compatibility with the elec-
tronics of your motorcycle. Us-
ing this charger, you can keep
the battery charged during long
periods of disuse, without having
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