2008 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Biposto Owners Manual - Page 47

2008 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Biposto Manual

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Charging the battery (fig. 40) Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the motorcycle. Unscrew the bolts (1) securing the battery mounting tray to the frame. Remove the cover (2), releasing the elastic strap from the two side clips. First disconnect the black negative terminal (-), then the red positive terminal (+). Slide the battery towards the rear of the motorcycle in order to remove it from the mounting tray. 2 E 1 fig. 40 Warning The battery produces explosive gases: keep it away from heat sources and flames. Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area. Connect the battery charger leads to the battery terminals: red to the positive terminal (+), black to the negative terminal (-). 1 Important Connect the battery to the charger before switching on the charger to prevent sparks at the battery terminals that could ignite the gases inside the cells. Always connect the red positive terminal first. 47

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E
Charging the battery
(fig. 40)
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the
motorcycle.
Unscrew the bolts (1) securing the battery mounting tray to
the frame.
Remove the cover (2), releasing the elastic strap from the
two side clips.
First disconnect the black negative terminal (
-
), then the red
positive terminal (
+
).
Slide the battery towards the rear of the motorcycle in order
to remove it from the mounting tray.
Warning
The battery produces explosive gases: keep it away
from heat sources and flames.
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
Connect the battery charger leads to the battery terminals:
red to the positive terminal (
+
), black to the negative
terminal (
-
).
Important
Connect the battery to the charger before switching
on the charger to prevent sparks at the battery terminals
that could ignite the gases inside the cells.
Always connect the red positive terminal first.
2
1
1
fig. 40