Fittings And Fasteners; Battery - Yamaha RS Venture RST9NJ Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
1. Phillips screwdriver
3. Close the shroud.
ESU12291

Fittings and fasteners

Check the tightness of the fittings and fasten-
ers.
Tighten in proper sequence and torque if
necessary.
ESU14021

Battery

The battery is located under the air filter case.
(See page 97.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA (Valve
Regulated Lead Acid) battery. There is no
need to check the electrolyte or to add dis-
tilled water. However, the battery lead con-
nections need to be checked and, if
necessary, tightened.
EWS00541
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous. It contains sulfuric acid and can
cause severe burns. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing.
ANTIDOTE:
 EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
 INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of wa-
ter or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call
physician immediately.
 EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get prompt medical attention.
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Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away. Venti-
late when charging or using in an enclosed
space. Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Charge or have a Yamaha dealer charge the
battery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the bat-
tery tends to discharge more quickly if the
snowmobile is equipped with electrical ac-
cessories.
EWS00611
WARNING
 Never smoke around the battery while it
is being charged. Sparks may ignite the
hydrogen gas created by the battery.
 Disconnect the negative lead first, then
the positive lead from the battery.
 Connect the positive lead first, then the
negative lead to the battery when install-
ing the battery.
 Never connect the battery to or discon-
nect it from the snowmobile while it is
being charged. Sparks may ignite the
hydrogen gas created by the battery.
 Make sure that the battery terminals are
tight.
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NOTICE
 To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (constant-
voltage) battery charger is required. Us-
ing a conventional battery charger will
damage the battery.
 Do not charge the battery quickly.