BMW R 1200 R 2008 Rider's Manual page 120

engine running can cause electric
8
shock.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
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tion system when the engine is
running.
A short-circuit can result
if the crocodile clips of
the jump leads are accidental-
ly brought into contact with the
motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted with
fully insulated crocodile clips at
both ends.
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Jump-starting with a donor-
battery voltage higher than
12 V can damage the motorcycle
electronics.
The battery of the donor vehicle
must have a voltage of 12 V.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Removing seat (
When jump-starting the engine,
do not disconnect the battery
from the onboard electrical sys-
tem.
Remove protective cap from
positive battery terminal 1.
Begin by connecting one end
of red jump lead to positive ter-
minal of discharged battery and
other end to positive terminal
of donor battery.
Connect black jump lead to
negative terminal of donor bat-
60)
tery and then to negative ter-
minal 2 of discharged battery.
Run engine of donor vehicle
during jump-starting.
Start engine of the vehicle with
discharged battery in usual
way; if engine does not start,
wait a few minutes before re-
peating attempt in order to pro-
tect starter motor and donor
battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing jump leads.
First disconnect jump lead
from negative terminal 2, then
from positive terminal 1.
Mount protective cap on posi-
tive battery terminal 1.
To start the engine, do not
use start sprays or similar
items.
Installing seat ( 61)