Jump Starting; Battery - BMW R 1200 GS Manual

Insert side trim piece 1 into
socket.
Installing driver's seat
( 48).

Jump starting

When jump-starting the en-
gine, do not disconnect the
battery from the onboard
electrical system.
Remove protective cover
from its terminal.
Begin by connecting one
end of the red jump lead
to the positive terminal of
the discharged battery and
the other end to the pos-
itive terminal of the donor

battery.

Then connect one end of
black jumper lead to nega-
tive terminal of donor bat-
tery, and other end to neg-
ative terminal of discharged

battery.

Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting.
Start the engine of the mo-
torcycle with the discharged
battery in the usual way; if
the engine refuses to start,
wait a few minutes before
repeating the attempt to
protect the starter and the
supporting battery.
Allow both engines to idle
for a few minutes before
disconnecting the jump
leads.
Disconnect the jump lead
from the negative terminals
first, then disconnect the
second lead from the posi-
tive terminals.
Place protective cover back
onto terminal.
To start the engine, do
not use start sprays or
similar items.
Battery
Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging
and storage will prolong the
life of the battery and are es-
sential if warranty claims are
to be considered.
Compliance with the points
below is important in order to
maximize battery life:
Keep the surface of the bat-
tery clean and dry
Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water
Be sure to read and com-
ply with the instructions for
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