15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15.1
Removing the battery
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.
(All 250/300 models, XC‑W US, XC‑W Six Days US)
Preparatory work
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Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
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Remove the seat. (
Main work
(XC‑W US, XC‑W Six Days US, All 250/300 EU/AU/US models)
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Disconnect negative cable
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Pull back positive terminal cover
battery.
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Remove screw
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Pull holding bracket
(300 EXC BR)
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Disconnect negative cable
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Pull back positive terminal cover
battery.
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Remove screw
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Pull holding bracket
p. 61)
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.
from the battery.
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forward and remove battery toward the top.
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical
burns.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
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Keep sparks and open flames away from the battery. Only charge in
well-ventilated rooms.
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In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If
battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least 15 minutes
and contact a physician.
from the battery.
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forward and remove battery toward the top.
1 m (3 ft)
9 V
and disconnect the positive cable from the
and disconnect the positive cable from the
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