2013 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra LX Owners Manual - Page 144

142 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Battery Removal the battery with fresh water. Dry it thoroughly and coat the terminals with waterproof grease. Perform a visual inspection. Inspect for defective or cracked case and cover, and loose or damaged terminal posts or cables. Replace battery and/or cables immediately if any damage is found. • Battery Installation j the battery in the battery case. • Place the positive (red) cable to the positive ter• Connect minal, and then connect the negative (black) cable • • A. Positive Cable (Red) B. Negative Cable (Black) C. Straps to the negative terminal. After connecting the battery, coat the terminals with waterproof grease. Cover the caps. WARNING Loose battery cables can create sparks which can cause a fire or explosion resulting in injury or death. Make sure the battery terminal screws are tightened securely and the covers are installed over the terminals. the black cap. • Slide the negative (black) cable from the • Disconnect battery first. the red cap. • Slide Disconnect positive (red) cable. • Release thethe • the battery. two rubber hold-down straps securing the battery out of the hull. • Lift the battery top and terminals using a solu• Clean tion of baking soda and water. Scrape off any obstinate deposits with a wire brush and then rinse NOTICE Reversing the battery connections will damage the electrical system. To prevent damage, be sure the battery connections are correct.