Yamaha TENERE XT660ZA Owner's Manual page 76

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
G
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains
sulfuric acid, which causes
severe burns. Avoid any con-
tact with skin, eyes or clothing
and always shield your eyes
when working near batteries.
In case of contact, administer
the following FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
•
of water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
•
tities of water or milk and
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immediately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15
•
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive
•
hydrogen gas. Therefore,
keep sparks, flames, cigaret-
tes, etc., away from the bat-
tery and provide sufficient
ventilation when charging it
in an enclosed space.
G KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTE-
RIES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
EWA10760 To charge the battery:
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the
battery 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.
NOTICE
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (cons-
tant-voltage) battery charger is
required. Using a conventional bat-
tery charger will damage the bat-
tery.
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 place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removing the
battery, be sure the key is tur-
ned to "OFF", then disconnect
the negative lead before dis-
connecting the positive lead.
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2. If the battery will be stored for
3. Fully charge the battery before
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4. After installation, make sure that
NOTICE
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
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more than two months, check it
at least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
installation. NOTICE: When ins-
talling the battery, be sure the
key is turned to "OFF", then
connect the positive lead befo-
re connecting the negative
lead.
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the battery leads are properly
connected to the battery termi-
nals.
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