Operation Manual

15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 91
15.2 Installing the battery (All 250/300 models, XC‑W US, XC‑W Six Days US)
H00386-10
Main work
– Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the terminals facing forward
and secure with holding bracket

.
(XC‑W US, XC‑W Six Days US, All 250/300 EU/AU/US models)
Battery (HJTZ5S-FP) ( p. 127)
(300 EXC BR)
Battery (YTX5L-BS) ( p. 127)
–
Mount and tighten screw

.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
–
Connect positive cable

to the battery.
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal M5 2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)
–
Slide positive terminal cover

over the positive terminal.
–
Connect negative cable

to the battery.
Guideline
Screw, battery terminal M5 2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)
Contact disks

must be mounted under screws

and cable sockets

with
the claws toward the battery terminal.
Finishing work
– Mount the seat. ( p. 61)
15.3 Recharging 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.
Info
Even when there is no load on the battery, it discharges steadily.
The charging level and the method of charging are very important for the service life of the battery.
Rapid recharging with a high charging current shortens the service life of the battery.
If the battery is depleted by repeated starting, the battery must be charged immediately.
Preparatory work
– Switch off all power consumers and switch off the engine.
– Remove the seat. ( p. 61)
– Remove the battery. ( p. 90)