Recharging The Battery - KTM 450 XC Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Recharging the battery

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Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical burns.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
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Keep the battery away from sparks or open fire. Charge only in well-ventilated rooms.
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In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least 15
minutes and contact a physician.
Warning
Environmental hazard Components and battery acid are a danger to the environment.
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Do not dispose of batteries in normal household waste. Take defective or used batteries to a battery recycling operator.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
Even if there is no load on the battery, it loses power every day.
The charge state and the type of charge are very important for the service life of the battery.
Fast recharging with a high charge current shortens the battery's service life.
If the charge current, the charge voltage and the charge time are exceeded, electrolyte escapes through the breathing holes. The
battery capacity is then reduced.
If the battery is discharged from starting, it must be recharged immediately.
If it stands for a long time in a discharged state, the battery becomes over-discharged and sulfated, and then it is destroyed.
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the acid level does not have to be checked.
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