Battery - BMW Motorrad F 800 GS special vehicle Rider's Manual

204 MAINTENANCE
Remove the front seat.
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When jump-starting the en-
gine, do not disconnect the
battery from the on-board
electrical system.
Press in the lock and flip open
positive terminal cover 1.
Begin by connecting one end
of the red jump lead to the
positive terminal of the dis-
charged battery and the other
end to the positive terminal
of the donor battery (positive
terminal on this vehicle: posi-
tion 2).
Then connect one end of the
black jump lead to the neg-
ative terminal of the donor
battery and the other end to
the negative terminal of the
discharged battery (negative
terminal on this vehicle: posi-
tion 3).
The spring-strut screw
can be used as an altern-
ative to the battery's negative
terminal.
Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting.
Start the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery
in the usual way; if the en-
gine does not start, wait a
few minutes before repeat-
ing the attempt in order to
protect the starter motor and
the donor battery.
Allow both engines to idle for
a few minutes before discon-
necting the jump leads.
Disconnect the jump lead
from the negative termin-
als first, then disconnect the
second lead from the positive
terminals.
Do not use proprietary
start-assist sprays or other
products to start the engine.
Install the rider's seat.
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BATTERY

Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be con-
sidered.
Compliance with the points
below is important in order to
maximise battery life: