Kawasaki 1600 - Manual (Page 28)

26 PREPARATION
A. Wiring Clamp
B. 1 P Connector (Negative Lead)
C. 2 P Connector
D. 3 P Connector
E. Battery Holder Nuts
F. Battery Holder
G. Battery
H. 6 P Connector (Rear Harness)
I. 4 P Connector (Diagnosis)
J. Plastic Clamp
K. 15 A Fuse Holder
L. Harness (Fuel Pump)
M. Harness (Fuel Gauge)
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Remove the 15 A fuse holder from the battery
holder, then remove the battery holder.
A. Battery Holder
B. 15 A Fuse Holder
C. Projection
D. Screwdriver
•
Take the battery out of the battery case.
•
Clean the terminals.
Battery Specifications
Make Furukawa
Battery Type FTZ16-BS
Battery Capacity 12 V 18 Ah
Electrolyte Capacity 0.82 L
Battery/Electrolyte Set P/No. 26012-1371
Battery Activation
Filling 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
peeling, tears, or holes in it.
•
Remove the sealing sheet [A].
NOTE
ż The 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
ż Do not pierce or otherwise open the sealed
cells [B] of the electrolyte container. Do not
attempt to separate individual cells.