Kawasaki STX-15F - Manual (Page 347)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14-21
Battery
Removal
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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.