Jump-Starting - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

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Manoeuvre the centre trim
panel into position. Make sure
that all three tabs 4 on left and
right engage the side panels.
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Install four screws 2.
Install screws 1 on left and
right.
Installing the seat (

Jump-starting

ATTENTION
Excessive current flowing
when the motorcycle is
jump-started
Wiring smoulders/ignites or dam-
age to the on-board electronics
If the motorcycle has to be
jump-started connect the leads
to the battery terminals; never
attempt to jump-start the en-
gine by connecting leads to the
on-board socket.
ATTENTION
Contact between crocodile
clips of jump leads and
vehicle
Risk of short-circuit
Use jump leads fitted with fully
insulated crocodile clips at both
ends.
53).
ATTENTION
Jump-starting with a voltage
greater than 12 V
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics
Make sure that the battery of
the donor vehicle has a voltage
rating of 12 V.
Removing centre trim panel
( 127).
When jump-starting the engine,
do not disconnect the battery