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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16-23
Battery
Battery Removal
CAUTION
Do not disconnect the battery cables or any other
electrical connections when the ignition switch is
ON, as this could damage the ECU (Electronic Con-
trol Unit).
Never reverse the connections of the battery, this
could damage the ECU.
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Remove:
Seats (see Frame Chapter)
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Disconnect the negative (–) cable [A].
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Slide out the positive (+) terminal cap [B] and then discon-
nect the positive (+) cable.
CAUTION
Be sure to disconnect the negative (–) cable first.
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Remove the battery.
Battery Installation
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Apply a light coat of grease on the terminals to prevent
corrosion.
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Install the positive (+) cable [A] first.
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Cover the (+) terminal with the c ap [B].
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Install the negative (–) cable [C].
Electrolyte Fillin g
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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 ZR1000–A1 ∼ :YTX9–BS
CAUTION
Be sure to use the electrolyte container with the
same model name as t he battery since the elec-
trolyte volume and specific gravity vary with t he
battery t ype. This is to prevent overfilling of the
electrolyte, shorting the battery life, and deteriora-
tion of the battery performance.