Recharging The Battery - KTM 350 SX-F 2018 Owner's Manual

14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14.3

Recharging the battery

Warning
Risk of injury Batteries contain harmful substances.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Keep sparks and open flames away from the batteries.
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Only charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
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Maintain a minimum clearance from inflammable materials when charging batteries.
Minimum clearance
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Do not charge deeply discharged batteries if charge is already below the minimum voltage.
Minimum voltage before the start of the charge
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Dispose of batteries with less than the minimum voltage correctly.
Warning
Environmental hazard Batteries contain environmentally-hazardous materials.
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Do not dispose of batteries as household waste.
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Dispose of batteries at a collection point for used batteries.
Warning
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 regu-
lations.
Info
Even when there is no load on the battery, it discharges steadily.
The charging level and the method of charging are very important for the service life of the battery.
Rapid recharging with a high charging current shortens the service life of the battery.
If the charging current, charging voltage, or charging time are exceeded, the battery will be destroyed.
If the battery is depleted by repeated starting, the battery must be charged immediately.
If the battery is left in a discharged state for an extended period, it will become over-discharged and sulfated, destroying the
battery.
The battery is maintenance-free.
Preparatory work
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Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
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Remove the seat. (
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Remove the battery.
Main work
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Check the battery voltage.
» Battery voltage: < 9 V
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Do not charge the battery.
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Replace the battery and dispose of the old battery properly.
» If the specifications have been met:
Battery voltage: ≥ 9 V
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Recharge the battery.
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Connect the battery charger to the battery. Switch on the battery charger.
S00863-10
Guideline
The charging current, charging voltage, and charging time must not be exceeded.
Maximum charging voltage
Maximum charging current
Charge the battery regularly when the
motorcycle is not in use
Info
Never remove cover
1 m (3 ft)
9 V
p. 49)
( p. 79)
14.4 V
3.0 A
6 months
1
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