Yamaha Scorpio, Service Manual

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INSP
ADJ
BATTERY INSPECTION
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Specific gravity readings after a long, slow
charge indicate that one cell is charged lower
than the rest.
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Warpage or buckling of plates or insulators is
evident.
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7.Connect:
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Breather hose (battery)
Be sure the hose is properly attached and
routed.
CAUTION:
When inspecting the battery, be sure the
breather pipe is routed correctly. If the
breather pipe touches the frame or exits in
such a way as to cause battery electrolyte
or gas to exit onto the frame, structural and
cosmetic damage to the motorcycle can
occur.
8.Inspect:
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Battery terminals
Dirty
→
Clean with a wire brush.
Poor connection
→
Correct.
NOTE:
After cleaning the terminals, apply a light coat
of grease.
9.Install:
●
Battery
10.Connect:
●
Battery leads
CAUTION:
First, connect the positive lead
1
, then
connect the negative lead
2
.
11.Install:
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Battery band
3
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Side cover (right)
Refer to the “SIDE COVER” section.