Kawasaki WORKHORSE 250 (2003) [268/322] 12 electrical system

Kawasaki WORKHORSE 250 (2003) [268/322] 12 electrical system
16-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery
Battery Removal
Remove:
Seat (see Frame chapter)
Battery Holder [A]
Disconnect the battery negative () cable [B] first, and
then the positive (+) cable [C].
Take out the battery [D].
Battery Installation
Connect the positive cable first and then the negative ca-
ble.
Put a light coat of grease on the terminals to p revent cor-
rosion.
Route the battery vent hose according to the Cable, Wire,
and Hose Routing section in Appendix chapter.
Electrolyte Level Inspection
The electrolyte level should be between the upper and
lower level lines [A].
If the level of electrolyte in any cell is below the lower level
line, add only distilled water to the cell, until the level is at
the upper level line.
CAUTION
Ordinary tap water is not a substitute for distilled
water and will shorten the life of the battery.
Electrolyte Specific Gravity Inspection
Check battery condition by testing the specific gravity of
the electrolyte in each cell with a hydrometer.
Read the level of the electrolyte [B] on the floating scale
[A].
If the specific gravity is below 1.200 the battery needs to
be charged.
NOTE
The specific gravity of the electrolyte varies with
changes in temperature, so the specific gravity reading
must be corrected for the temperature of the electrolyte.
Celsius: Add 0.007 points to reading for each 10°C
above 20°C or s ubtract 0.007 points for each 10°C be-
low 20°C.
Fahrenheit: Add 0.004 points to reading for each 10°F
above 68°F or subtract 0.004 points for each 10°F be-
low 68°F.
If the specific gravity of any of the cells is more than 0.050
away from any other reading, the battery will probably not
accept a charge. It is generally best to replace a battery
in this condition.
If the specific gravity of all the c ells is 1.270 or more, the
battery is fully charged.

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