Kawasaki Prairie 360 KVF-360 Factory service manual, Page 319Get this manual
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16-3 Precautions
There are number of important precautions that should be taken when servicing electrical systemsLearn and observe all the rules below
Do not reverse the battery lead connectionsThis will burn out the diodes in the electrical parts
Always check battery condition before condemning other parts of an electrical systemA fully charged battery is required for conducting accurate electrical system tests
The electrical parts should never be struck sharply, as with hammer, or allowed to fall on hard surfaceSuch shock to the parts can damage them
To prevent damaging electrical parts, do not disconnect the battery leads or any other electrical connections when the ignition switch is on, or while the engine is running
Because of the high current, never keep the starter button depressed when the starter motor will not turn over, or the current may burn out the starter motor windings
Only use an illumination bulb rated for the voltage or wattage specified in the wiring diagram, or the handle cover could be warped by excessive heat radiated from the bulb