Charging The Battery - Ducati 748R Owner's Manual

Charging the battery (fig. 32)
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from
the motorcycle.
Remove the r.h. body panel (page 37), undo the screw (1)
and remove the upper bracket. Disconnect - in the order -
the black negative terminal (–) and the red positive
terminal (+).
Warning
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Batteries develop explosive gases: keep the battery
away from heat sources and flames.
Charge the battery in a well ventilated room.
Connect the battery charger leads to the battery
terminals - red to positive terminal (+), black to negative
terminal (–).
Important
Make sure the charger is off when you connect the
battery to it, or you might get sparks at the battery
terminals that could ignite the gases inside the cells.
Always connect the red positive terminal (+) first.
Refit the battery into its mount and secure the top
bracket with screw (1). Grease the terminal screws to
improve conductivity and reconnect the terminals.
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Warning
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Charge the battery at 1 A for 5-10 hours.
Important
Never remove the strip (2) placed on top of the
cover.
Change the battery when the case, cover or terminals are
damaged or in the event the valve guard strip has been
disturbed. If the motorcycle is to be left unridden for over
a month, remove the battery and store it away safely in a
cool place.
Charge the battery to full capacity before refitting it.
fig. 32