Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Battery Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual / Maintenance and adjustment / Battery / Battery Installation

Place the battery in the battery case.
Connect the (+) cable to the (+) terminal, and then connect the (–) cable to the (–) terminal.

NOTICE

Installing the (–) cable to the (+) terminal of the battery or the (+) cable to the (–) terminal of the battery can seriously damaged the electrical system.

Put a light coat of grease on the terminals to prevent corrosion.
Cover the (+) terminal with the red cap.
Reinstall the removed parts.

Battery Removal

Remove the rider’s seat (see Seats section in the GENERAL INFORMATION chapter). Turn the ignition switch to “OFF” and disconnect the (–) cable from the battery. Remove the red cap ...

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