2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 129

2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 127 a light coat of grease on the terminals to pre• Put vent corrosion. the (+) terminal with its protective cap. • Cover • Reinstall the battery cover. WARNING HAZARD Loose battery cables. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can create sparks which can cause a fire or explosion resulting in injury or death. A. Battery Case B. (+) Terminal C. (-) Terminal j the cables from the battery, first from • Disconnect the (-) terminal and then the (+) terminal. the battery from its case. • Remove Clean the using a solution of baking soda • and water.battery Be sure that the lead connections are a visual inspection. Inspect for defective • Perform or cracked case and cover, and loose or damaged terminal posts or cables. Replace battery and/or cables immediately if any damage is found. clean. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Make sure the battery terminal screws are tightened securely and the covers are installed over the terminals. NOTICE Do not reverse the battery connections, or damage to the regulator/rectifier unit will result. Battery Characteristics The battery installed in this vehicle is a sealed type, and the sealing strip should not be removed at any time after the specified electrolyte has been installed in the battery for initial service. It is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water. Battery Installation the battery in place. • Put connect the cable with protective cap to • Securely the (+) terminal, and then securely connect the black cable to the (-) terminal.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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A. Battery Case
B. (+) Terminal
C. (–) Terminal
•
Disconnect the cables from the battery, first from
the (–) terminal and then the (+) terminal.
•
Remove the battery from its case.
•
Clean the battery using a solution of baking soda
and water. Be sure that the lead connections are
clean.
•
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
•
Put the battery in place.
•
Securely connect the cable with protective cap to
the (+) terminal, and then securely connect the
black cable to the (–) terminal.
•
Put a light coat of grease on the terminals to pre-
vent corrosion.
•
Cover the (+) terminal with its protective cap.
•
Reinstall the battery cover.
WARNING
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Loose battery cables.
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Can create sparks which can cause a fire or
explosion resulting in injury or death.
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Make sure the battery terminal screws are
tightened securely and the covers are in-
stalled over the terminals.
NOTICE
Do not reverse the battery connections, or
damage to the regulator/rectifier unit will re-
sult.
Battery Characteristics
The battery installed in this vehicle is a sealed
type, and the sealing strip should not be removed
at any time after the specified electrolyte has been
installed in the battery for initial service. It is not nec-
essary to check the battery electrolyte level or add
distilled water.