2004 Ducati Multistrada 1000 Owners Manual - Page 63

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Charging the battery (fig. 51) Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the motorcycle. Remove the LH half-fairing (see page 56). Always disconnect the black negative terminal (-) first, and then the red positive terminal (+). Undo the two screws (1) on battery brackets and remove the battery. Warning Batteries develop explosive gases: keep battery away from heat sources and flames. Charge the battery in a well ventilated room. Connect battery charger red lead to battery positive terminal (+), the black lead to battery negative terminal (-). Important Always make sure the charger is off when you connect the battery 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 battery to its mount and secure brackets with screws (1), then connect the terminals, grease the fastening screws to improve conductivity. + - 1 E fig. 51 Warning Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Charge the battery at 0.9 A for 5-10 hours. 63

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Charging the battery
(fig. 51)
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the
motorcycle.
Remove the LH half-fairing (see page 56).
Always disconnect the black negative terminal (
-
) first, and
then the red positive terminal (
+
).
Undo the two screws (1) on battery brackets and remove
the battery.
Warning
Batteries develop explosive gases: keep battery
away from heat sources and flames.
Charge the battery in a well ventilated room.
Connect battery charger red lead to battery positive
terminal (
+
), the black lead to battery negative terminal (
-
).
Important
Always make sure the charger is off when you
connect the battery 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 battery to its mount and secure brackets with screws
(1), then connect the terminals, grease the fastening
screws to improve conductivity.
Warning
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Charge the battery at 0.9 A for 5-10 hours.
-
+
1
fig. 51