Checking The Battery - Yamaha FX SHO: FX Cruiser Owner's Manual

Maintenance and care
Shift cable (shift lever end)
G
Shift cable (reverse gate end)
G
Intermediate housing
G
Fill the intermediate housing with water-re-
sistant grease through the grease nipple
using a grease gun.
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Grease quantity:
Initial 10 hours or 1 month:
33.0–35.0 cm³ (1.12–1.18 US oz)
(1.16–1.23 Imp.oz)
Every 100 hours or 12 months:
6.0–8.0 cm³ (0.20–0.27 US oz)
(0.21–0.28 Imp.oz)
1 Grease nipple
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Checking the battery

Check the level of the battery electrolyte and
make sure that the negative (–) and positive
(+) battery leads are tightened securely.
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WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-
mediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away.
If using or charging the battery in an en-
closed space, make sure that it is well ven-
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