Yamaha MTM690 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment
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EAUM3751
Battery
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761

Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an g erous since it contains sul-
furic aci d , which causes severe
b urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, a d minister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
• EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
• INTERNAL: Drink lar g e quan-
tities of water or milk an d im-
me d iately call a physician.
• EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes an d seek prompt
me d ical attention.

Batteries pro d uce explosive hy-
d ro g en g as. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci g arettes, etc.,
away from the b attery an d pro-
vi d e sufficient ventilation when
char g in g it in an enclose d
space.

KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To access the b attery
1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-18.)
2. Remove the seat holder by remov-
ing the bolts.
3. Remove the diagnostic connector
by pulling it upward.
4. Remove the battery cover by re-
moving the bolts.
1. Seat holder
2. Bolt
3. Washer
1 1
3 3
2 2
2 2
3 3
3 3
3 3
1. Diagnostic connector
2. Battery cover
3. Bolt
1 1
3 3
2 2
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