2009 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra 260X Owners Manual - Page 139

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 137 charge. Battery failure due to salvation is not warrantable. Battery Maintenance It is the owner's responsibility to keep the battery fully charged. Failure to do so can lead to battery failure and leave you stranded. If you are riding your watercraft infrequently, inspect the battery voltage weekly using a voltmeter. If it drops below 12.6 volts, the battery should be charged using an appropriate charger (check with our Kawasaki dealer or visit buy Kawasaki. com) at a rate of 1/10th of the battery capacity. If you will not be using your watercraft for longer than two weeks, the battery should be charged using an appropriate charger. Do not use an automotive -type quick charger that may overcharge the battery and damage it. Kawasaki-recommended chargers are: Opti Mate ǿǿǿ Yuasa 1.5 Amp Automatic charger Battery Mate 150-9 If the above chargers are not available, use equivalent one. For more details, ask your Kawasaki dealer. the battery charge timer to the position indi• Set cated by the tester. the charging and checking steps of the • Following battery charger, charge the battery. CAUTION Never remove the sealed cap, or the battery can be damaged. Do not install a conventional battery in this watercraft, or the electrical system will not work properly. j NOTE żIf you charge the sealed type battery, never fail to observe the instructions shown in the label on the battery. • • • Battery Charging the battery from the watercraft (See Bat• Remove tery Removal).