Charging The Battery - Ducati SUPERSPORT Owner's Manual

Charging the battery (fig. 31)
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from
the motorcycle.
Disconnect the breather tube (2).
Always disconnect the black negative terminal (-) first,
and then the red positive terminal (+).
Undo the straps (3) and remove the battery.
Warning
Batteries develop explosive gases: keep battery
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 red positive terminal 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, reinstall the battery on its
mount and secure it with its straps (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.
A low battery will degrade soon if not charged promptly.
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fig. 31
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