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ic maintenance an
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justment
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Battery
The battery is located under the rider
seat. It is a VRLA (valve-regulated lead-
acid) battery. There is no need to check
the electrolyte or to add distilled water.
However, the battery lead connections
need to be checked, and tightened if
necessary.
WARNING
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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
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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 your Yamaha dealer charge the
battery if it seems to have discharged.
Keep in mind that the battery tends to
discharge more quickly if the vehicle is
equipped with optional electrical ac-
cessories.
NOTICE
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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 to turn the main
switch off, then
d
isconnect the
ne
g
ative lea
d
b
efore
d
iscon-
nectin
g
the positive lea
d
.
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2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
1. Battery
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