Kawasaki 1600 Motorcycle User Manual


 
28 PREPA
RATION
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
żTo ensure maximum battery life and customer
satisfaction, it is recommended the battery be
loa
d tested at three times its amp-hour rating
for 15 s econds.
Re-check voltage and if less than 12.6 volts
re
peat the charging cycle and load test. If still
below 12.6 volts the battery is defective.
Battery Installation
Tu
rn 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
żInstall the right side cover after the “Coolant”
section in the Preparation chapter.