Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Battery, Removal, Installation, Electrolyte Filling

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14-21

Battery

Removal

•Disconnect the battery cables [A].

WARNING

To prevent possible personal injury and damage to electrical components, always disconnect the grounded cable first.

•Unhook the battery straps [B].

•Carefully lift the battery from the engine compartment.

Installation

•Be sure the battery damper [A] is in position in the battery compartment.

•Hook the battery straps.

•Connect the battery cables, positive first.

○After attaching both cables, coat the terminals and cable ends with grease to prevent corrosion.

○Slide the protective boot over each 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 termi- nals.

CAUTION

Do not reverse the battery connections.

Electrolyte Filling

•Make sure that the model name [A] of the electrolyte con- tainer matches the model name [B] of the battery. These names must be the same.

Battery Model Name for JT1500-A1: YTX20L-BS

CAUTION

Be sure to use the electrolyte container with the same model name as the battery since the elec- trolyte volume and specific gravity vary with the battery type. This is to prevent overfilling of the electrolyte, shorting the battery life, and deteriora- tion of the battery performance.