Charging The Battery - Ducati MULTISTRADA 1000DS S Anleitung- Und Instandhaltungsheft

Charging the battery (fig. 53)
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from
the motorcycle.
Remove left side fairing (page 59Always disconnect the
black negative terminal (-) first, and then the red positive
terminal (+).
Unscrew the two screws (1) securing the battery brackets
E and remove the battery from the battery compartment.
Warning
Batteries develop explosive gases: keep it away
from heat sources and flames.
Charge the battery in a ventilated room.
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 mount and secure the brackets
with the screws (1). Connect the terminals. Use some
grease on the fastening screws to improve conductive
capacity.
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Warning
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Charge the battery at 0.9 A for 5-10 hours.
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fig. 53