Suzuki GSX1250FA, Owner'S Manual

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BATTERY REMOVAL
To remove the battery, follow proce-
dure below:
1. Place the motorcycle on the side
stand.
2. Remove the seat by referring to
the SEAT LOCK AND HELMET
HOLDERS section.
3. Disconnect the negative (–) termi-
nal
1
.
4. Remove the cap. Disconnect the
positive (+) terminal
2
.
5. Remove the band
3
.
6. Remove the battery.
To install the battery:
1. Install the battery in the reverse
order of removal.
2. Connect the battery terminals
securely.
NOTE:
•
Select the same type MF battery
when replacing the battery.
• Recharge the battery once a
month if the motorcycle is not
used for a long time.
NOTICE
Reversing the battery lead wires
can damage the charging system
and the battery.
Always attach the red lead to the
(+) positive terminal and the black
(or black with white tracer) lead to
the (–) negative terminal.

WARNING
Batteries contain toxic sub-
stances including sulfuric acid
and lead. They could cause injury
to humans or could damage the
environment.
A used battery must be disposed
of or recycled according to local
law and must not be discarded
with ordinary household waste.
Make sure not to tip over the bat-
tery when you remove it from the
vehicle. Otherwise, sulfuric acid
could run out and you might be
injured.