BMW G 650 GS Sertão Rider's Manual page 94

with the charger connected dir-
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ectly to the battery posts.
With the battery connected
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to the motorcycle's on-board
electrical system, charge only
via the power socket.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
Charging battery when
disconnected
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
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Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular intervals
in the course of a lengthy period
of disuse. See the instructions
for caring for your battery. Al-
ways fully recharge the battery
before restoring it to use.
Removing battery
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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with anti-theft alarm
If applicable, switch off the anti-
theft alarm.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the centre trim panel
( 94).
Disengage large heat shield 1
from the battery.
Disengage rubber strap 2 and
remove small heat shield 3.
Push back cover 1 of the bat-
tery's positive terminal.
Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative lead 2
first.
Then disconnect positive
lead 3.
Disconnect breather hose 4.