Installing the battery. KTM 1290 Super Adventure, 1290 Super Adventure 2016

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16.4

Installing the battery

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 sparks and open flames away from the battery. Only charge 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.

Caution

Danger of accidents

 

If the vehicle is operated with a discharged battery or without a battery, electronic components and safety equipment may be damaged.

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Never operate the vehicle with a discharged battery or without a battery.

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Main work

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Position the battery in battery case



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Guideline

The even side of the battery case must be opposite the poles.

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Position the battery and battery case in the battery compartment.

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Position the positive cable  and mount and tighten the screw.

Guideline

Screw, battery terminal M6 4.5 Nm

(3.32 lbf ft)

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Position the negative cable

 and mount and tighten the screw.

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Guideline

Screw, battery terminal

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Close the cover

 and push down slightly.

The cover engages with an audible click.

M6 4.5 Nm

(3.32 lbf ft)

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Finishing work

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Mount the front rider's seat. ( p. 117)

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Mount the passenger seat. ( p. 115)

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Set the time and date.

16.5

Recharging the battery

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.

–

Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.

–

Keep sparks and open flames away from the battery. Only charge 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.

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Warning

Environmental hazard

 

The battery contains elements that are harmful to the environment.

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Do not dispose of batteries with the household waste. Dispose of a defective battery in an environmentally friendly manner. Give the battery to your authorized KTM dealer or dispose of it at a collection point for used batteries.

Warning

Environmental hazard

 

Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.

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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.

Info

Even when there is no load on the battery, it discharges steadily.

The charge state and the type of charge are very important for the service life of the battery.

Rapid recharging with a high charging current shortens the battery's service life.

If the charging current, charging voltage, and charging time are exceeded, electrolyte escapes through the safety valves. This reduces the battery capacity.

If the battery is depleted from starting the vehicle repeatedly, the battery must be charged immediately.

If the battery is left in a discharged state for an extended period, it will become over-discharged and sulfate, destroying the battery.

The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the acid level does not have to be checked.

If the battery is not charged using the KTM battery charger, the battery must be removed for charging. Otherwise, overvoltage may damage electronic components. Charge the battery according to the instructions on the battery housing.

Preparatory work

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Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.

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Remove the passenger seat. ( p. 114)

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Remove the front rider's seat. ( p. 116)

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Main work

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Pull locking mechanism

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Fold open cover  .

 in the direction of the arrow.

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Disconnect negative cable tronics.

 of the battery to avoid damage to the motorcycle's elec-

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Connect the battery charger to the battery. Switch on the battery charger.

Battery charger (58429074000)

Info

You can also use the battery charger to test the open-circuit voltage and start potential of the battery, and to test the alternator. With this device, you cannot overcharge the battery.

Charge the battery with a maximum of 10% of the capacity specified on the battery housing.

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Switch off the battery charger after charging and disconnect from the battery.

Guideline

The charging current, charging voltage, and charging time must not be exceeded.

Charge the battery regularly when the motorcycle is not in use

3 months

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Connect both negative cables

 with the battery.

Guideline

Screw, battery terminal M6 4.5 Nm

(3.32 lbf ft)

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M00797-10

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Close cover

 and push down slightly.

The cover engages with an audible click.

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Finishing work

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Mount the front rider's seat. ( p. 117)

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Mount the passenger seat. ( p. 115)