Charging The Battery - Ducati SUPERBIKE 848 Owner's Manual

Charging the battery

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Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the
motorcycle.
Remove the left-hand side fairing (page 68), unscrew the
bolt (1) and remove the mounting bracket (2). Always
disconnect the black negative terminal (-) first, and then
the red positive terminal (+).
Warning
The battery produces explosive gases: keep it away
from heat sources and flames.
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
Connect the battery charger leads to the battery terminals:
red to the positive terminal (+), black to the negative
terminal (-).
Important
Connect the battery to the charger before switching
on: failure to do so can result in sparking at the battery
terminals, which could ignite the gases inside the cells.
Always connect the red positive terminal (+) first.
Replace the battery in its support (3), then connect the
terminals. Apply some grease to the bolts to improve
conductivity and fasten the bracket (2) with the bolt (1).
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(fig. 62)
Warning
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Charge the battery at 0.9 A for 5 to 10 hours.
3
+
1
-
2
fig. 62