KTM 950 SUPERMOTO - Manual (Page 52)

Battery
The battery is located under the seat and is maintenance-free.
Maintenance-free means you will not need to check the acid level. Clean the battery termi-
nals regularly and grease with acid-free grease if necessary. The charge condition and type
of charge are very important for the battery's service life.
NEVER OPERATE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH A RUN-DOWN BATTERY OR WITHOUT THE BATTERY.
THIS CAN DAMAGE THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OR SAFETY EQUIPMENT IN EITHER CASE-
AND THE MOTORCYCLE WILL NO LONGER BE ROADWORTHY.
DISMOUNTING AND MOUNTING THE BATTERY:
Detach the rubber band [1]. First disconnect the negative pole, then the positive pole from
the battery.Install the battery with the terminals facing the front (see illustration). Connect
the minus pole to the battery last.
– IF ELECTROLYTE (SULPHURIC ACID) LEAKS FROM THE BATTERY, PROCEED WITH GREAT
CARE. THE ELECTROLYTE CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
– IN THE CASE OF SKIN CONTACT RINSE THOROUGHLY WITH WATER.
– IN THE CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES, THOROUGHLY RINSE EYES WITH WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES. IMMEDIATELY CONSULT A DOCTOR.
– THE BATTERY IS A CLOSED MODEL BUT CAN NEVERTHELESS EMIT EXPLOSIVE GASES. AVOID
SPARKS AND OPEN FIRE NEAR THE BATTERY.
– DEFECTIVE BATTERIES MUST BE STORED OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. ENSURE PROPER
DISPOSAL OF DISCARDED BATTERIES.
NEVER REMOVE THE CLOSING COVER [2] OTHERWISE THE BATTERY WILL BE DAMAGED.
STORAGE:
If the motorcycle is being immobilized for longer periods of time, remove and charge the
battery. Storage temperature 0 - 35°C (32 - 95°F), avoid direct sunlight.
Charge the battery every 3 months.
MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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