Charging The Battery - Ducati SUPERBIKE 999R 2006 Anleitung- Und Instandhaltungsheft

Charging the battery (fig. 61)
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the
motorcycle.
Remove right-side panel (page 55), loosen the screw (1)
and remove the upper bracket. Always disconnect
the black negative terminal (-) first, then the red positive
terminal (+).
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Warning
The battery produces explosive gases: keep it away
from heat sources and flames.
Charge the battery in a ventilated room.
Connect the battery charger leads to the battery terminals:
red to positive terminal (+), black to negative terminal (-).
Important
Connect the battery to the charger before switching
on: failure to do so can result in sparking at the battery
terminals, which could ignite the gases inside the cells.
Always connect the red positive terminal (+) first.
Replace the battery in its holder and secure the upper
bracket with the screw (1), then connect the terminals.
Apply some grease on the fastening screws to improve
the conductivity.
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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. 61