2002 Ducati MH900e 900e Owners Manual - Page 106

Charging the batteries (fig. 41) Before charging the batteries, it is best to remove them from the motorcycle. Always disconnect the black negative terminal (-) first, and then the red positive terminal (+). Unscrew the two screws (1) that hold the battery brackets (A) to the battery mounts (B). Lift the batteries off their mounts. B A 1 1 A E Warning Batteries develop explosive gases: keep batteries away from heat sources and flames. Charge the batteries in a well ventilated room. 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 batteries 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. Refit the batteries into their mounts (B), secure them with the two screws (1) and connect the terminals. Warning Keep the batteries out of the reach of children and away from heat. Charge the batteries at 1 A for 5-10 hours. 40 + B fig. 41