Yamaha FX SHO: FX Cruiser Owner's Manual page 105

tilated. Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
ECJ00230
CAUTION:
Be careful not to place the battery on its
G
side.
Be sure to remove the battery from the
G
battery compartment when adding elec-
trolyte or charging the battery.
To remove the battery:
Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead first,
then the positive (+) battery lead and breather
hose, and then remove the battery from the
watercraft.
To replenish the battery:
(1) Make sure that the electrolyte level is be-
tween the maximum and minimum level
marks.
1 Maximum level mark
2 Minimum level mark
(2) If the electrolyte level is low, add distilled
water to raise it to the specified level.
ECJ00240
CAUTION:
Normal tap water contains minerals that
are harmful to a battery. Use only distilled
water for replenishing the battery.
Maintenance and care
To recharge the battery:
ECJ00250
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to charge a battery hastily.
Battery life could be shortened.
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
charge the battery. If you charge the battery
yourself, be sure to read and follow the in-
structions provided with the battery tester and
charger you use.
To install the battery:
(1) Place the battery in the battery compart-
ment and connect the battery leads to the
battery terminals.
(2) Connect the breather hose to the battery.
(3) Secure the battery in place.
2
1 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
2 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
3 Breather hose
EWJ00400
WARNING
Be sure to connect the breather hose to
the battery. Fire or explosion could result
if the breather hose is damaged, obstruct-
ed, or not connected properly.
ECJ00260
CAUTION:
After installation, make sure that the bat-
tery leads are properly connected to the
battery terminals.
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