Battery - Yamaha VMAX VMX17L Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment

Battery

The battery is located under cowling A.
(See page 7-9.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
 Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
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burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
• EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
• INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
• EYES: Flush with water for 15
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minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
 Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
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IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To remove the battery
1. Remove cowling A. (See page
7-9.)
2. Disconnect the negative battery
lead first, then the positive battery
lead by removing their bolt.
NOTICE: When removing the
battery, be sure to turn the main
switch off, then disconnect the
negative lead before discon-
necting the positive lead.
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1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Remove the battery cover bolts,
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1. Battery cover bolt
2. Battery cover
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lift the battery cover (together with
the ECU), then move the cover to
the side.
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