Battery Safety Instructions - BMW R 1150 RS Maintenance Instruction

Gel batteries are maintenance-
free. Compliance with the
instructions below is important
in order to maximize battery life:
– Keep the surface of the
battery clean and dry
– Do not attempt to open the
battery
– Do not attempt to top up the
battery with water
– Use only electronically
controlled battery chargers
with a limit voltage of 14.4 V to
charge the battery.
Correct upkeep, recharging
and storage will prolong the life
of the battery and are essential
if warranty claims are to be
considered.

Battery safety instructions

Do not attempt to jump-start
the motorcycle using the on-
board socket
– Risk of fire!
• Push-start the motorcycle
only when the engine is
cold.
The load capacity of the electrical
wiring to the power socket is
not sufficient to start the motor-
cycle from an outside source.
Do not attempt to jump-start
the motorcycle if the battery is
completely flat: recharge the
battery instead.
Risk of damaging the control
units.
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