15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
115
(All BR models)
Warning
Risk of injury
Battery acid and battery gases cause
serious chemical burns.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety
glasses.
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Avoid contact with battery acid and battery
gases.
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Keep sparks or open flames away from the bat-
tery.
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Only charge batteries in well-ventilated rooms.
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Rinse the affected area immediately with
plenty of water in the event of contact with the
skin.
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Rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes
and consult a doctor immediately if battery
acid and battery gases get into the eyes.
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Disconnect negative cable
1
from the battery.
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Pull back positive terminal cover
2
and disconnect the
positive cable from the battery.
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Remove screw
3
.
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Pull holding bracket
4
forward and remove battery toward
the top.
15.2
Installing the battery
H00386-10
Main work
–
Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the termi-
nals facing forward and secure with holding bracket
1
.
(All EU/AU models)
Battery (HJTZ5S-FP) (
(All BR models)
Battery (YTX5L-BS) (
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Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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Connect positive cable
3
to the battery.
Guideline
Screw, battery termi-
nal
M5
2.5 Nm
(1.84 lbf ft)
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Slide positive terminal cover
7
over the positive terminal.
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Connect negative cable
4
to the battery.