Battery - Yamaha XT250M 1999 Owner's Manual

Battery

This motorcycle is equipped with a
sealed-type battery. Therefore it is
not necessary to check the elec-
trolyte or fill the battery with dis-
tilled water.
8 If the battery seems to have
discharged, consult a Yamaha
dealer.
8 If the motorcycle is equipped
with optional electrical acces-
sories, the battery tends to dis-
charge more quickly, so be
sure to recharge it periodically.
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Never try to remove the sealing
caps of the battery cells. The bat-
tery will be damaged.
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Battery electrolyte is poisonous
and dangerous, causing severe
burns, etc. It contains sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing.
ANTIDOTE:
8 EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
8 INTERNAL: Drink large quanti-
ties of water or milk. Follow
with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a
physician immediately.
8 EYES: Flush with water for 15
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minutes and get prompt med-
ical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes etc.,
away. Ventilate when charging or
using in an
Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
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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.
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8 Completely recharge the bat-
8 Use
8 Always make sure the connec-
enclosed space.
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tery before storing. Storing a
discharged battery can cause
permanent battery damage.
a battery charger
designed for a sealed-type
(MF) battery. Using a conven-
tional battery charger
cause battery damage. If you
do not have a sealed-type bat-
tery charger, contact
Yamaha dealer.
tions are correct when rein-
stalling the battery.
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