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MAINTENANCE
to start the engine to pro-
tect the starter motor and the
donor battery.
Idle both engines for a few
minutes before disconnecting
the jumper cables.
Disconnect jumper cables first
from negative, then from pos-
itive terminal.
Install the battery cover.
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Install the seat. (
BATTERY
Maintenance instructions
Correct battery maintenance
combined with proper charg-
ing and storage procedures ex-
tends the battery's service life,
and is also required for war-
ranty claims.
Compliance with the points
below is important in order to
maximize battery life:
Keep the surface of the bat-
tery clean and dry.
Do not open the battery.
Do not top up with water.
Be sure to read and com-
ply with the instructions for
charging the battery on the
following pages.
Do not turn the battery upside
down.
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specially designed for compat-
ibility with the electronics of
the motorcycle. This device can
be used to keep the battery
charged during long periods
when the motorcycle is not be-
ing used even while the battery
is connected to the motorcycle.
For more information, contact
an authorized BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ATTENTION
Discharging of the con-
nected battery by the
vehicle electronics (e.g.
clock)
Total discharge of battery
leading to a rejection of war-
ranty claims
During riding breaks of
more than 4 weeks, connect
a trickle-charger to the
battery.
BMW Motorrad has de-
veloped a trickle-charger
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