2014 Kawasaki KFX50 Owners Manual - Page 131

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130 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING HAZARD Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause health problem. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Wash hands after handling battery. j Battery Removal & Inspection 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF. Remove the seat. Remove the battery cover, by removing the mount bolts. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive (+) terminal cable. Remove the battery. 1. 2. 3. 4. Battery Rubber Band Positive (+) Terminal Negative (-) Terminal 6. 7. Clean the battery using a solution of baking soda and water. Be sure that the cable connections are clean. 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. Install in the reverse order of removal. Check all bolts and other fasteners are secure. After installing the battery, check to see if the battery cables are routed correctly. Battery installation 1. 2. 3.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
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Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
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Could cause health problem.
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Wash hands after handling battery.
Battery Removal & Inspection
1.
Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2.
Remove the seat.
3.
Remove the battery cover, by removing the
mount bolts.
4.
Disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from
the battery first, then disconnect the positive (+)
terminal cable.
5.
Remove the battery.
1. Battery
2. Rubber Band
3. Positive (+) Terminal
4. Negative (–) Terminal
6.
Clean the battery using a solution of baking
soda and water. Be sure that the cable connec-
tions are clean.
7.
Perform a visual inspection. Inspect for defec-
tive or cracked case and cover, and loose or
damaged terminal posts or cables.
Replace
battery and/or cables immediately if any dam-
age is found.
Battery installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
2.
Check all bolts and other fasteners are secure.
3.
After installing the battery, check to see if the
battery cables are routed correctly.