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250 Z & Javelin Series
1/2006 7
TP 300-5148-00-HZ-SN
Battery Activation &
Installation
Charge Battery
1. Tip the seat forward to access the battery.
2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment,
and place the battery on a level, non-concrete sur-
face.
Note: When removing the battery cables from the bat-
tery, always remove the negative (-) cable first.
3. To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided
by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all
warnings included in the safety rules section of this
document. Charge the battery at 6-10 amps for 1
hour. Do not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps.
WARNING
BATTERY SAFETY RULES
• Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid contact
with skin.
• Wear eye protection while handling the battery.
• To avoid an explosion, keep flames and sparks
away from battery, especially while charging.
• When installing battery cables, CONNECT THE
POSITIVE (+) CABLE FIRST and negative (-) cable
last. If not done in this order, the positive
terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
Install Battery
1. Install the battery in the battery compartment and
secure using the holddown rod (C, Figure 2).
2. Connect the red positive battery cable (B) to the posi-
tive battery terminal, then cover the positive battery
terminal with the terminal cover.
3. Connect the black negative battery cable (A) to the
negative battery terminal.
Figure 2. Battery
A. Negative Cable
B. Positive Cable & Cover
C. Hold-Down Rod
A
C
B