Kawasaki 1600 - Manual (Page 30)

28 PREPARATION
CAUTION
Once the strip of caps [A] is installed
onto the battery, never remove the caps,
nor add water or electrolyte to the bat-
tery.
NOTE
ż 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.
A. Negative Cable (–)
B. Positive Cable (+)
C. Battery Holder
D. Plastic Clamp
E. Battery
F. 15 A Fuse Holder
G. Run the positive cable (+) through
the guide in the right side of the
battery case.
•
Pull the battery positive cable (+) downward
and through the guide in the right side of the
battery case, and then route the cable as
shown.
•
Reinstall the 15 A fuse holder and the battery
holder, and then install the black diagnosis 4
P connector on the holder and connect the 6
P connector, and fasten the harness with the
plastic clamp.
A. Pull the Positive Cable (+) downward.
B. Positive Cable (+)
C. Battery
D. 4 P Connector (Diagnosis)
E. 6 P Connector (Rear Harness)
F. 15 A Fuse Holder
G. Wiring Clamp
H. 3 P Connector
I. 2 P Connector
J. 1 P Connector (Negative Lead)
K. Negative Cable (–)
•
Connect the 1 P, 2 P, and 3 P connectors,
and fasten the harness of the 2 P and 3 P
connectors with the wiring clamp.
•
First connect the red capped positive cable
(+) to the positive terminal, and then connect
the negative cable (–) to the negative termi-
nal.
•
Put a light coat of grease on the terminals to
prevent corrosion.
•
Cover the (+) terminal with its protective cap,
and install the battery holder nuts and tighten
them.
NOTE
ż Install the right side cover after the “Coolant”
section in the Preparation chapter.