Charging The Battery - Ducati 996S Owner's Manual

Charging the battery (fig. 32)
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from
the motorcycle.
Remove the r.h. body panel (page 39), undo the screw
(3) and remove the upper bracket.
Disconnect the breather tube (2). Always disconnect the
black negative terminal (-) first, and then the red positive
terminal (+).
Warning
Batteries develop explosive gases: keep it away
from heat sources and flames.
Charge the battery in a ventilated room.
Check the battery liquid level in each cell. If level is low
in any of the cells, top up. Note that level should not
exceed the maximum line (UPPER LEVEL), as it will rise
during charging.
Connect the battery charger leads to the battery
terminals - red to positive terminal (+), black to negative
terminal (-).
Important
Make sure the charger is off when you connect the
battery to it, or you might get sparks at the battery
terminals that could ignite the gases inside the cells.
Always connect the positive terminal (red) first.
Charge the battery at 1.5 A.
When battery is charged, check electrolyte level in each
cell. If it has dropped, top up with distilled water until
reaching the upper level.
Refit the caps (1) on the cells and reinstall the battery on
its mount and secure the upper bracket with the screw
(3).
Reconnect the breather tube (2).
Connect the terminals. Use some grease on the
fastening screws to improve conductive capacity.
Warning
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
If battery is not charged, it is subjected to early wear.
fig. 32
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