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17-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery
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Gently remove the container from the battery.
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Let the battery sit for 60 m inutes prior to charging to allow
the electrolyte to permeate into the plates for optimum
performance.
NOTE
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Charging the battery immediately after filling can
shorten service life. Let the battery sit for at least 60
minutes after filling.
Initial Charge
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Place the strip [A] of caps loosely over t he filler ports.
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Newly activated sealed batteries require an initial charge.
Standard C harge
1.2 A × 5 ∼ 10 hours
If using a recommended battery charger, follow the
charger ’s instructions for newly activated sealed battery.
Kawasaki-recommended chargers:
Optimate III
Yuasa 1.5 Amp Automatic Charger
Battery Mate 150–9
If the above chargers are not available, use equivalent
one.
NOTE
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Charging rates will vary depending on how long the
battery has been stored, temperature, and the type of
charger used. Let battery sit 30 minutes after initial
charge, then check voltage using a voltmeter. If it is
not at least 12.8 volts, repeat charging cycle.
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After charging is completed, press dow n firmly with both
hands to seat the strip of caps [A] into the battery (don’t
pound or hammer). When properly installed, the strip of
the caps will be level with the top of the battery.
CAUTION
Once the s trip of the caps [A] is installed onto the
battery, never remove the caps, nor add water or
electrolyte to the battery.
NOTE
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To ensure maximum battery life and customer satisfac-
tion, it is recommended the battery be load tested at
three times its amp-hour rating for 15 s econds.
Re-check voltage and if less than 12.8 volts repeat the
charging cycle and load test. If still below 12.8 volts the
battery is defective.
Precautions
1) No need of topping-up
No topping-up is necessary in this battery until it ends its life under normal use. F
orcibly prying
off the sealing p lug to add water is ve ry dangerous. Never do that.
2) Refreshing charge