15.1
Removing the 12-V battery
Note
Environmental hazard 12 V batteries contain environmentally hazardous materials.
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Do not dispose of 12 V batteries as household waste.
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Dispose of 12 V batteries at a collection point for used batteries.
Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
Preparatory work
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Press and hold the switch-off button
idling until the engine stops.
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Remove the seat. (
Main work
(XCF‑W, All EU/CN models)
Warning
Risk of injury 12 V batteries contain harmful sub-
stances.
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Disconnect negative cable
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Pull back positive terminal cover
positive cable from the 12-V battery.
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while the engine is
p. 77)
Keep 12 V batteries out of the reach of chil-
dren.
Keep sparks and open flames away from 12 V
batteries.
Only charge 12 V batteries in well-ventilated
rooms.
Maintain a minimum clearance from
inflammable materials when charging 12 V
batteries.
Minimum clearance
1 m (3 ft)
Do not charge deeply discharged 12 V batteries
if the charge is already below the minimum
voltage.
Minimum voltage
9 V
before the start of the
charge
Dispose of 12 V batteries with less than the
minimum voltage correctly.
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from the 12-V battery.
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and disconnect the
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