Owner`s manual

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EAU1722A
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAUT1857
Battery
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1. 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.
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The battery is located behind panel C.
(See page 6-6.)
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EWA10760
WARNING
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8 Electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous since it contains sulfuric
acid, which causes severe burns.
Avoid any contact with skin, eyes
or clothing and always shield
your eyes when working near
batteries. In case of contact, ad-
minister the following FIRST AID.
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9 EXTERNAL: Flush with
plenty of water.
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9 INTERNAL: Drink large
quantities of water or milk
and immediately call a
physician.
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9 EYES: Flush with water for
15 minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
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8 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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8 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
To charge the battery
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 quickly
if the vehicle is equipped with optional
electrical accessories.
ECA16520
NOTICE
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery. If you
do not have access to a constant-volt-
age battery charger, have a Yamaha
dealer charge your battery.
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then