HONDA 2005 CB900F - Manual (Page 13)

2005 CB900F
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17. Service and install the battery.
Service the battery only if the motorcycle
has been sold or is to be used as a
demonstration vehicle.
Remove the seat (see step 15).
Remove the bolt, then pull back the right side
cover from the motorcycle.
Follow the instructions included on the
battery case and in Service Letter #48.
The battery used in this motorcycle is a
pre-charged, maintenance-free type. The
electrolyte has already been added to
the battery.
Do not connect the motorcycle battery cables
to the battery terminals until the motorcycle is
ready for delivery.
Place the ignition in the OFF position.
Remove the battery hold-down strap
and battery.
Remove the protective cap from the positive
(+) battery terminal.
Slide the battery terminal nut into the battery
positive (+) terminal. Connect the battery
positive (+) cable to the positive (+) battery
terminal, tighten the bolt, coat the terminal
with dielectric grease, then pull the red cover
over the positive terminal.
Set the battery into the battery box. Install the
battery hold-down strap.
Slide the battery terminal nut into the battery
negative (-) terminal. Connect the battery
negative (-) cable to the negative (-) battery
terminal, tighten the bolt, coat the terminal
with dielectric grease, then pull the cover over
the negative terminal.
Reinstall the side cover and seat.
NUT
BOLT POSITIVE (+) CABLE
BATTERY
STRAP
BOLT NUT
NEGATIVE (-)
CABLE
SIDE COVER
BOLT