Charging - EBR 1190RS 2013 Owner's Manual

Charging

Never charge a battery without first reviewing the instruc-
tions for the charger being used. In addition to the manufac-
turer's instructions, follow these general safety precautions.
Charge the battery if any of the following conditions exist:
• Vehicle lamps appear dim.
• Electric starter sounds weak.
Unplug or turn OFF battery charger before connecting
charger cables to battery. Connecting cables with
charger ON can cause a spark , which could result in
death or serious injury.
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+)
cable should contact ground with negative (-) cable
connected, causing sparks , which could result in death
or serious injury.
1. Perform a voltmeter test to determine the state of charge.
If battery needs to be charged, proceed to the next step.
2. Place the battery on a level surface.
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Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive
(+) cable should contact ground with negative (-)
cable connected, causing sparks , which could re-
sult in death or serious injury.
Do not reverse the charger connections described in the
following steps or the charging system of the motorcycle
could be damaged.
NOTES
• Use an automatic charger. The charger to determine
when charging is complete.
• Do not use chargers with excessively high voltage
designed for flooded batteries or excessively high current
designed for much larger batteries. Charging should be
limited to no more than 2 amps at no more than 14.6 volts.
3. Connect the red battery charger lead to positive (+) ter-
minal of the battery.
4. Connect the black battery charger lead to negative (-)
terminal of the battery.