PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU44575
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, tightened.
WARNING
EWA10760
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Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
• EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
• INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
• EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
●
Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
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KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To access the battery
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
2. Unhook the battery band, and then
remove the battery cover.
3. Turn the ECU (Electronic Control
Unit) over to move it away from the
wire harness protective cover as
shown.
4. Open the wire harness protective
cover, pull the wire harness for-
ward, away from the battery, and
then remove the cover by sliding it
out from under the wire harness in
the direction shown.
1. Battery band
2. Battery cover
2
1
1. Wire harness protective cover
2. ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
2
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