KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 2021 Owner's Manual page 144

16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Main work
–
Remove positive terminal cover
E02231-12
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Disconnect negative cable
damaging the onboard electronics.
E02237-10
–
Connect a charger to the 12 V battery. Switch on the battery
charger.
Battery charger (58429074200)
Info
You can also use the battery charger to test the open-
circuit voltage and starting ability of the 12-V battery,
and to test the alternator. In addition, you cannot over-
charge the 12-V battery with this device.
E02353-01
Charge the 12-V battery to a maximum of 10 % of the
capacity specified on the battery housing.
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Switch off the battery charger after charging and disconnect
from the 12-V battery.
Guideline
The charging current, charging voltage, and charging time
must not be exceeded.
Recharge the 12-V battery
regularly when the motorcy-
cle is not being used
–
Connect negative cable
Guideline
Screw, battery termi-
nal
E02237-10
1
.
2
from the 12 V battery to avoid
3 months
2
to the 12 V battery.
M6x12 4.5 Nm
(3.32 lbf ft)