Charging the battery
Attention
Have the battery removed at a Ducati Dealer or
authorised Service Centre.
To gain access to the battery (A), remove the seat as
described in chapter "Removing and refitting the
seat" and remove the elastic band (B).
Loosen the screws (1), remove the positive cable (2)
and (ABS) positive cable (3) from the positive
terminal and the negative cable (4) and the ABS
negative cable (5) from the negative terminal.
Always start from the negative one (-) and remove
the battery by sliding it out of its housing.
Attention
The battery gives off explosive gases; never
cause sparks or allow naked flames and cigarettes
near the battery. When charging the battery, ensure
that the working area is properly ventilated.
Charge the battery in a ventilated room.
Connect the battery charger leads to the battery
terminals: the red one to the positive terminal (+),
the black one to the negative terminal (-).
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1
2
3
B
A
1
Fig 166
5
4
Fig 167