Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Battery Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Electrical System / Battery / Battery Installation

Visually inspect the surface of the battery container.

If any signs of cracking or electrolyte leakage from the sides of the battery.

Put the battery into the rear fender
Install the band [A].
Connect the positive (+) cable [B] (red cap) to the positive (+) terminal first, and then the negative (–) cable [C] to the negative (–) terminal.
Apply a light coat of grease on the terminals to prevent corrosion.
Cover the positive (+) terminal with the red cap [D].

ZX1000J Model [E] ZX1000K Model [F]

Battery Installation

NOTICE

If each battery cable is not correctly disconnected or connected, sparks can arise at electrical connections, causing damage to electrical and DFI parts.

Battery Removal

Turn off the ignition switch. Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter). Slide the red cap [A]. Disconnect the negative (–) cable [B] and then positive (+) cab ...

Precautions

1) No need of topping-up No topping-up is necessary in this battery until it ends its life under normal use. Forcibly prying off the seal cap to add water is very dangerous. Never do that. 2) Ref ...

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