Kawasaki NINJA 650R - Manual (Page 13)

PREPARATION 11
A. Seat
B. Seat Lock
C. Ignition Key
D. Insert
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Turn the key clockwise while pulling the rear
end of the seat.
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Remove the seat backward.
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Run the suitable band into the positive termi-
nal (+).
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Pull the battery out of the battery case with
both hands.
A. Battery
B. Suitable Band
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Clean the terminals.
Battery Specifications
Make Furukawa
Battery Type FTX12-BS
Battery Capacity 12 V 10 Ah
Electrolyte Capacity 0.60 L
Battery/Electrolyte Set P/No. 26012-0109
Battery Activation
Filling the Battery with Electrolyte
CAUTION
Do not remove the aluminum sealing
sheet [A] from the filler ports [B] until
just prior to use. Be sure to use the ded-
icated electrolyte container for correct
electrolyte volume.
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Place the battery on a level surface.
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Check to see that the sealing sheet [A] has no
peeling, tears, or holes in it.
•
Remove the sealing sheet [A].
NOTE
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The battery is vacuum sealed. If the sealing
sheet has leaked air into the battery, it may
require a longer initial charge.
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Remove the electrolyte container from the
vinyl bag.
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Detach the strip of caps [A] from the container
and set aside, these will be used later to seal
the battery.
NOTE
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Do not pierce or otherwise open the sealed
cells [B] of the electrolyte container. Do not
attempt to separate individual cells.