Battery - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

from the onboard electrical sys-
tem.
Run engine of donor vehicle
during jump-starting.
Begin by connecting one end
of the red jump lead to the
positive terminal 2 of the dis-
charged battery and the other
end to the positive terminal of
the donor battery.
Connect the black jump lead
to the negative terminal of the
donor battery and then to the
negative terminal 1 of the dis-
charged battery.
Start engine of motorcycle with
discharged battery in usual
way; if engine refuses to start,
wait a few minutes before re-
peating attempt to protect
starter and supporting battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing jump leads.
First disconnect jump lead
from negative terminal 1, then
from positive terminal 2.
To start the engine, do not
use start sprays or similar
items.
Installing center fairing panel
( 112)

Battery

Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be consid-
ered.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to maxi-
mize battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry
Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for charg-
ing the battery on the following
pages
Do not turn the battery upside
down
If the battery is not discon-
nected, the onboard elec-
tronics (clock etc.) will drain the
battery. This can cause the bat-
tery to run flat. If this happens,
warranty claims will not be ac-
cepted.
During periods when the motor-
cycle is not being used, of more
than four weeks, disconnect the
battery from the motorcycle or
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