2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Owners Manual - Page 133

2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 131 Battery Removal terminal posts or cables. Replace battery and/or cables immediately if any damage is found. Battery Installation the battery in the reverse order of removal. • Install Secure the black (ground) lead and black sub lead connecting the battery, coat the terminals • After with waterproof grease. to the negative terminal. WARNING Loose battery cables can create sparks which can cause a fire or explosion resulting in injury or death. Make sure the battery terminal screws are tightened securely and the covers are installed over the terminals. j A. Red Lead B. Black (ground) Lead C. Straps the black (ground) lead and black sub • Disconnect lead from the battery first. the red lead. • Disconnect the two rubber hold-down straps securing • Release the battery. the battery out of the hull. • Lift Clean battery top and terminals using a solu• tion of the baking soda and water. Scrape off any obstinate deposits with a wire brush and then rinse the battery with fresh water. Dry it thoroughly and coat the terminals with waterproof grease. Perform a visual inspection. Inspect for defective or cracked case and cover. and loose or damaged • Tighten the Terminal Screws Securely.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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Battery Removal
A. Red Lead
B. Black (ground) Lead
C. Straps
Disconnect the black (ground) lead and black sub
lead from the battery first.
Disconnect the red lead.
Release the two rubber hold-down straps securing
the battery.
Lift the battery out of the hull.
Clean the battery top and terminals using a solu-
tion of baking soda and water. Scrape off any ob-
stinate deposits with a wire brush and then rinse
the battery with fresh water. Dry it thoroughly and
coat the terminals with waterproof grease.
Perform a visual inspection. Inspect for defective
or cracked case and cover. and loose or damaged
terminal posts or cables. Replace battery and/or
cables immediately if any damage is found.
Battery Installation
Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
Secure the black (ground) lead and black sub lead
to the negative terminal.
After connecting the battery, coat the terminals
with waterproof grease.
WARNING
Loose
battery
cables
can
create
sparks
which can cause a fire or explosion resulting
in injury or death.
Make sure the battery
terminal screws are tightened securely and
the covers are installed over the terminals.
Tighten the Terminal Screws Securely.