Operation Manual

15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 90
15.1 Removing the battery (All 250/300 models, XC‑W US, XC‑W Six Days US)
Warning
Environmental hazard Batteries contain environmentally-hazardous materials.
– Do not dispose of batteries as household waste.
– Dispose of batteries at a collection point for used batteries.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable regu-
lations.
Preparatory work
– Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
– Remove the seat. ( p. 61)
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Main work
(XC‑W US, XC‑W Six Days US, All 250/300 EU/AU/US models)
Warning
Risk of injury Batteries contain harmful substances.
– Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
– Keep sparks and open flames away from the batteries.
– Only charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
– Maintain a minimum clearance from inflammable materials when
charging batteries.
Minimum clearance 1 m (3 ft)
– Do not charge deeply discharged batteries if charge is already below
the minimum voltage.
Minimum voltage before the start
of the charge
9 V
– Dispose of batteries with less than the minimum voltage correctly.
–
Disconnect negative cable

from the battery.
–
Pull back positive terminal cover

and disconnect the positive cable from the
battery.
–
Remove screw

.
–
Pull holding bracket

forward and remove battery toward the top.
(300 EXC BR)
Warning
Risk of injury Battery acid and battery gases cause serious chemical
burns.
– Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
– Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
– Avoid contact with battery acid and battery gases.
– Keep sparks and open flames away from the battery. Only charge in
well-ventilated rooms.
– In the event of skin contact, rinse with large amounts of water. If
battery acid gets in the eyes, rinse with water for at least 15 minutes
and contact a physician.
–
Disconnect negative cable

from the battery.
–
Pull back positive terminal cover

and disconnect the positive cable from the
battery.
–
Remove screw

.
–
Pull holding bracket

forward and remove battery toward the top.