Battery - BMW R 1200 S Rider's Manual

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When jump-starting the en-
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gine, do not disconnect the
battery from the onboard
electrical system.
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Remove protective cap from
positive battery terminal 1.
Run engine of donor vehicle
during jump-starting.
Begin by connecting one
end of the red jump lead
to the positive terminal of
the discharged battery and
the other end to the pos-
itive terminal of the donor

battery.

Connect black jump lead to
negative terminal of donor
battery and then to nega-
tive terminal 2 of discharged

battery.

Start the engine of the mo-
torcycle with the discharged
battery in the usual way; if
the engine refuses to start,
wait a few minutes before
repeating the attempt to
protect the starter and the
supporting battery.
Allow both engines to idle
for a few minutes before
disconnecting the jump
leads.
First disconnect jump lead
from negative terminal 2,
then from positive termi-
nal 1.
Mount protective cap on
positive battery terminal 1.
To start the engine, do
not use start sprays or
similar items.
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Battery
Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging
and storage will prolong the
life of the battery and are es-
sential if warranty claims are
to be considered.
Compliance with the points
below is important in order to
maximize battery life:
Keep the surface of the bat-
tery clean and dry
Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water
Be sure to read and com-
ply with the instructions for
charging the battery on the
following pages