Ducati 996 (1999) Инструкция по эксплуатации онлайн [45/80] 114429

when handling the battery.

Never use lighters, matches or similar to check the

battery liquid level.

Never invert cable connection.

Charging the battery (fig. 32)

Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from

the motorcycle.

Remove the r.h. body panel (page 38), undo the screw (3)

and remove the upper bracket.

Disconnect the breather tube (2). Always disconnect the

black negative terminal (-) first, and then the red positive

terminal (+).

Warning

Batteries develop explosive gases: keep it away

from heat sources and flames.

Charge the battery in a ventilated room.

Check the battery liquid level in each cell. If level is low in

any of the cells, top up. Note that level should not

exceed the maximum line (UPPER LEVEL), as it will rise

during charging.

Connect the battery charger leads to the battery

terminals - red to positive terminal (+), black to negative

terminal (-).

Important

Make sure the charger is off when you connect the

battery to it, or you might get sparks at the battery

terminals that could ignite the gases inside the cells.

fig. 32

Always connect the positive terminal (red) first.

Charge the battery at 1.5 A.

When battery is charged, check electrolyte level in each

cell. If it has dropped, top up with distilled water until

reaching the upper level.

Refit the caps (1) on the cells and reinstall the battery on

its mount and secure the upper bracket with the screw

(3).

Reconnect the breather tube (2).

Connect the terminals. Use some grease on the

fastening screws to improve conductive capacity.

Warning

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

If battery is not charged, it is subjected to early wear.