Yamaha YZF-R125, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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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.
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Take care not to spill electrolyte
on the
d rive chain, as this may
weaken it, shorten chain life an d
possi b ly result in an acci d ent.
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KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To check the electrolyte level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
electrolyte level.
2. Check the electrolyte level in the
battery.
TIP
The electrolyte should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
3. If the electrolyte is at or below the
minimum level mark, add distilled
water to raise it to the maximum
level mark.
NOTICE:
Use only
d istille d water, as tap water
contains minerals that are
harmful to the
b attery.
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4. Check and, if necessary, tighten
the battery lead connections and
correct the breather hose routing.
To store the b attery
1. If the motorcycle 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
turne d to “OFF”, then d iscon-
nect the ne g ative lea d b efore
d isconnectin g the positive lea d .
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2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check the
specific gravity of the electrolyte
at least once a month and fully
charge the battery whenever nec-
essary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
NOTICE:
When install-
in g the b attery, b e sure the key
is turne d to “OFF”, then connect
the positive lea d b efore con-
nectin g the ne g ative lea d .
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4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals
and that the breather hose is
properly routed, in good condi-
tion, and not obstructed.
NOTICE:
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
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UPPER
LOWER
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