Kawasaki NINJA 650R - Manual (Page 15)

PREPARATION 13
CAUTION
Once the strip of the caps [A] is installed
onto the battery, never remove the caps,
nor add water or electrolyte to the bat-
tery.
NOTE
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To ensure maximum battery life and customer
satisfaction, it is recommended the battery be
load tested at three times its amp-hour rating
for 15 seconds.
Re-check voltage and if less than 12.6 volts
repeat the charging cycle and load test. If still
below 12.6 volts the battery is defective.
Battery Installation
•
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
•
Place the battery into the battery case.
•
Route the battery cables as shown, and first
connect the red capped cable to the positive
terminal (+), and then connect the negative
cable to the negative terminal (–).
•
Put a light coat of grease on the terminals to
prevent corrosion.
•
Cover the positive terminal (+) with its protec-
tive cap.
A. Battery
B. Positive Cable (+)
C. Negative Cable (–)
Front Brake Fluid
Front Brake Fluid Level Inspection
•
With the front brake fluid reservoir held hori-
zontal, check that the fluid level is above the
lower level line.
A. Front Brake Fluid Reservoir
B. Lower Level Line
•
If the fluid level in the reservoir is lower than
the lower level line, check for fluid leaks in the
front brake lines and fill the reservoir.
•
Remove the screws to take off the front brake
fluid reservoir cap and diaphragm.
•
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line with
DOT4 brake fluid.
Inside the front brake
reservoir is a stepped line showing the upper
level line.
A. Front Brake Fluid Reservoir
B. Upper Level Line