Kawasaki 650R Motorcycle User Manual


 
PREPARA
TION 11
A. Seat
B. Seat Lock
C. Ignition Key
D. Insert
Turn the key clockwise while pulling the rear
end of the seat.
Remove the seat backward.
Run the suitable band into the positive termi-
nal (+).
Pull the battery out of the battery case with
both hands.
A. Battery
B. Suitable Band
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
Fillin
g 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.
Place the battery on a level surface.
Check to see that the sealing sheet [A] has no
peel
ing, tears, or holes in it.
Remove the sealing sheet [A].
NOTE
żThe battery is vacuum sealed. If the sealing
sheet has leaked air into the battery, it may
require a longer initial charge.
Remove the electrolyte container from the
vinyl bag.
Detach the strip of caps [A] from the container
and set aside, these will be used later to seal
the battery.
NOTE
żD
o not pierce or otherwise open the sealed
cells [B] of the electrolyte container. Do not
attempt to separate individual cells.