Yamaha VMX12 2001 Service Manual page 120

CHECKING THE BATTERY
CAUTION:
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• When checking the battery, make sure the
battery breather hose is properly installed
and routed correctly. If the battery
breather hose is positioned so as to allow
electrolyte or hydrogen gas from the bat-
tery to contact the frame, the motorcycle
and its finish may be damaged.
• Make sure the battery breather hose is
properly routed away from the drive chain
and from below the swingarm.
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11.Check:
• battery terminals
Dirt → Clean with a wire brush.
Loose connection → Connect properly.
12.Connect:
• battery leads
(to the battery terminals)
CAUTION:
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First, connect the positive battery lead 1,
and then the negative lead 2.
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13.Lubricate:
• battery terminals
14.Install:
• rider seat
Refer to "SEATS AND SIDE COVERS".
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Recommended lubricant
Dielectric grease