2007 Ducati Multistrada 1100 S Owners Manual - Page 65

2007 Ducati Multistrada 1100 S Manual

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Charging the battery (fig. 53) Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the motorcycle. Remove the left half fairing (see page 58). Always disconnect the black negative terminal (-) first, and then the red positive terminal (+). Unscrew the two screws (1) securing the battery brackets and remove the battery from the battery compartment. + - E Warning The battery produces explosive gases: keep it away from heat sources and flames. Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area. Connect the red battery charger lead to the positive (+) terminal on the battery, and the black lead to the negative (-) terminal. 1 fig. 53 Warning Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Charge the battery at 0.9 A for 5 to 10 hours. Important Always connect up the battery before switching the battery charger on: failure to do so can result in sparking at the battery terminals that could ignite the gases inside the cells. Always connect the red positive terminal (+) first. Reinstall the battery on its support and secure the brackets with the screws (1). Connect the terminals. Use some grease on the fastening screws to improve conductivity. 65

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65
E
Charging the battery
(fig. 53)
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from
the motorcycle.
Remove the left half fairing (see page 58). Always disconnect
the black negative terminal (
-
) first, and then the red positive
terminal (
+
).
Unscrew the two screws (1) securing the battery brackets
and remove the battery from the battery compartment.
Warning
The battery produces explosive gases: keep it
away from heat sources and flames.
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
Connect the red battery charger lead to the positive (
+
)
terminal on the battery, and the black lead to the negative (
-
)
terminal.
Important
Always connect up the battery before switching
the battery charger on: failure to do so can result in
sparking at the battery terminals that could ignite the
gases inside the cells.
Always connect the red positive terminal (+) first.
Reinstall the battery on its support and secure the brackets
with the screws (1). Connect the terminals. Use some
grease on 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 to 10 hours.
-
+
1
fig. 53