Operation Manual

Remove the screws 3 on left
and right and pull the batter
holder forward, away from the
battery.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
Installing battery
NOTICE
If the battery was disconnected
from the motorcycle for a pro-
longed period of time it will be
necessary to enter the current
date in the instrument panel, in
order to ensure that the service-
due indicator functions correctly.
If you want to have the date
set consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Switch off the ignition.
Insert the battery into the bat-
tery compartment, with the
positive terminal on the right
in the direction of travel.
Place the battery holder in po-
sition, making sure that the
leads are correctly routed at
position 4.
Install screws 3 on left and
right.
ATTENTION
Battery not connected in ac-
cordance with correct pro-
cedure.
Risk of short-circuit
Always proceed in compliance
with the specified installation
sequence.
Connect positive lead 2 to the
battery's positive terminal.
Connect negative lead 1 to the
battery's negative terminal.
Installing centre trim panel
( 130).
Installing seat ( 58).
Setting clock ( 41).
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