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PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE
AND
MINOR
REPAIR
Battery
This motorcycle
is
equipped
with
a
sealed-type
battery.
Therefore
it
is
not
necessary
to
check
the
electrolyte
or
fill
the battery
with
distilled
water.
•
If
the
battery
seems
to
have
dis-
charged,
consult
a
Yamaha
deal-
er.
•
If
the motorcycle
is
equipped
with
optional
electrical
accessories,
the
battery
tends
to
discharge
more
quickly,
so be
sure
to
re-
charge
it
periodically.
EC000101
CAUTION:
Never
try
to
remove
the sealing
caps
of the battery
cells.
The
bat-
tery
will
be damaged.
44 WARNING
Battery
electrolyte
is
poisonous
and
dangerous,
causing
severe
burns,
etc.
It
contains
sulfuric acid.
Avoid
contact with
skin,
eyes
or
clothing.
Antidote:
EXTERNAL:
Flush with
water.
INTERNAL:
Drink
large quantities of
water or
milk.
Follow
with milk
of
magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable
oil.
Call
a physician immediately.
EYES:
Flush with water
for
15 min-
utes
and
get
prompt
medical
atten-
tion.
Batteries
produce
explosive
gases.
Keep
sparks, flame,
ciga-
rettes
etc.,
away.
Ventilate
when
charging
or
using
in
an
enclosed
space.
Always
shield
your eyes
when
working near
batteries.
KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF
CHIL-
DREN.
Battery
storage
When
the motorcycle
is
not
used
for
a
month
or
longer,
remove
the
battery,
fully
charge
it
and
store
it
in
a
cool,
dry
place.
EC000102
CAUTION:
•
Completely recharge
the
bat-
tery
before
storing.
Storing
a
discharged
battery
can cause
permanent
battery
damage.
• Use
a
battery
charger designed
for
a
sealed-type
(MF)
battery.
Using a
conventional
battery
charger
will
cause
battery
dam-
age.
If
you do
not
have
a
sealed-type
battery
charger,
contact
your
Yamaha
dealer.
•
Always
make
sure the connec-
tions are correct
when
reinstall-
ing
the
battery.
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