2011 Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE Owners Manual - Page 152

150 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Battery Maintenance It is the owner's responsibility to keep the battery fully charged. Failure to do so can lead to battery failure and leave you stranded. If you are driving your vehicle infrequently, inspect the battery voltage weekly using a voltmeter. If it drops below 12.6 volts, the battery should be charged using an appropriate charger (check with your kawasaki dealer or visit by kawasaki.com). If you will not be using your vehicle for longer than two weeks, the battery should be charged using an appropriate charger. Do not use an automotive-type quick charger that may overcharge the battery and damage it. Kawasaki-recommended chargers are: OptiMate III Yuasa 1.5 Amp Automatic charger Battery Mate 150-9 If the above chargers are not available, use equivalent one. For more details, ask your Kawasaki dealer. charger will keep the battery fully charged un• The til you are ready to reinstall the battery in the vehicle (see Battery Installation). NOTICE Never remove the sealing strip, or the battery can be damaged. Do not install a conventional battery in this vehicle, or the electrical system cannot work properly. j NOTE żIf you charge the sealed battery, never fail to observe the instructions shown on the label on the battery or changer. WARNING Lead is a toxic substance. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Battery Charging the battery from the vehicle (see Battery • Remove Removal). the cables from the charger and charge the • Attach battery at a rate that is 1/10th of the battery capacity. For example, the charging rate for a 10 Ah battery would be 1.0 ampere.