Yamaha Drag Star XVS125 Owner's Manual page 62

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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8 Electrolyte is poisonous and
1 dangerous since it contains
sulfuric acid, which causes
severe burns. Avoid any con-
2
tact with skin, eyes or clothing
and always shield your eyes
3
when working near batteries.
In case of contact, administer
the following FIRST AID.
4
8 EXTERNAL:
plenty of water.
5
8 INTERNAL:
quantities of water or milk
and immediately
6
physician.
8 EYES: Flush with water for
7
15 minutes
prompt medical attention.
8 Batteries produce explosive
8
hydrogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames,
9
etc., away from the battery and
provide sufficient ventilation
when charging
enclosed space.
8 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
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To store the battery
1. If the motorcycle will not be used
for
remove the battery, fully charge
it, and then place it in a cool, dry
place.
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it
at least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
Flush with
3. Fully charge the battery before
installation.
Drink large
call a
and seek
cigarettes,
it in an
more than one month,
6-32
cC
8 Always
keep the
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
8 To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-
voltage) battery charger is
required. Using a conventional
battery charger will damage
the battery. If you do not have
access to a sealed-type (MF)
battery charger,
Yamaha dealer charge your
battery.
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battery
have a