Yamaha XVS650H 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment
7-30
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EAU23389
Battery
The battery is located behind panel B.
(See page 7-8.)
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.
NOTICE
ECA10621
Never attempt to remove the b attery
cell seals, as this woul d permanently
d ama g e the b attery.
To char g e the b attery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To char g e a VRLA (Valve Re g ulate d
Lea d Aci d ) b attery, a special (con-
stant-volta g e) b attery char g er is re-
quire d . Usin g a conventional b attery
char g er will d ama g e the b attery.
To store the b attery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE:
When removin g the
b attery, b e sure the key is
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Battery
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