Charging The Battery - Ducati MONSTER S2R Owner's Manual

Charging the battery (fig. 46)
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from
the motorcycle.
First disconnect the black negative terminal (-), then the
red positive terminal (+).
Unhook the catches (1) and remove the battery.
Warning
The battery produces explosive gases: keep it away
from heat sources and flames.
Charge the battery in a ventilated room.
Connect the battery charger leads to the battery terminals:
red to the positive terminal (+), black to the negative
terminal (-).
Important
Connect the battery to the charger before switching
on, to prevent sparks at the battery terminals that could
ignite the gases inside the cells.
Always connect the red positive terminal first.
Warning
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Charge the battery at 1A for 5-10 hours.
1
–
E
+
fig. 46
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