2015 Kawasaki VERSYS 650 ABS Owners Manual - Page 81

2015 Kawasaki VERSYS 650 ABS Manual

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80 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE Jump Starting If your motorcycle battery is "run down," it should be removed and charged. If this is not practical, a 12 volt booster battery and jumper cables may be used to start the engine. • DANGER Battery acid generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive under certain conditions. It is present within a battery at all times, even in a discharged condition. Keep all flames and sparks (cigarettes) away from the battery. Wear eye protection when working with a battery. In the event of battery acid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing, wash the affected areas immediately with water for at least five minutes. Seek medical attention. • Connecting Jumper Cables sure • Make turned off. the ignition switch is

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80
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
Jump Starting
If your motorcycle battery is “run
down,”
it
should
be
removed
and
charged.
If this is not practical, a 12
volt booster battery and jumper cables
may be used to start the engine.
DANGER
Battery acid generates hydro-
gen gas which is flammable
and explosive under certain
conditions. It is present within
a battery at all times, even in a
discharged condition. Keep all
flames and sparks (cigarettes)
away from the battery.
Wear
eye
protection
when
working with a battery. In the
event of battery acid contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing,
wash the affected areas imme-
diately with water for at least
five minutes. Seek medical at-
tention.
Connecting Jumper Cables
Make
sure
the
ignition
switch
is
turned off.