Yamaha 2013 VMAX, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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9. Add distilled water to raise the
electrolyte to the maximum level
mark.
WARNING
EWA10760
● Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
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EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
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INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
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EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
● Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
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KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
CAUTION:
ECA10610
Use only distilled water, as tap water
contains minerals that are harmful
to the battery.
10. Check and, if necessary, correct
the breather hose routing.
11. Install the ignition coil assemblies
by installing the bolts.
12. Connect the couplers.
13. Connect and tighten the positive
battery lead and the starter motor
lead to the starter motor relay.
WARNING
EWA10780
Pass the positive battery lead and
starter lead through the hole in the
ignition coil bracket as shown. Im-
proper routing of these leads could
bring about a short circuit, causing
the engine and lights to fail and pos-
sibly resulting in an accident.
1. Ignition coil assembly
2. Bolt
3. Coupler 1. Battery
2. Battery breather hose
3. Pass through the cable guide.