Yamaha VIRAGO XV250P Owner's Manual page 70

CAUTION:
@
Use only distilled water, as tap water
contains minerals that are harmful
to the battery.
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4. Check and, if necessary, tighten
the battery lead connections and
correct the breather hose routing.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
To store the battery
1. If the motorcycle will not be used
for more than one month, 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 the
specific gravity of the electrolyte at
least once a month and fully
charge the
necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before
installation.
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4. After installation, make sure that
CAUTION:
@
If the breather hose is positioned in
such a way that the frame is ex-
posed to electrolyte or gas expelled
from the battery, the frame could
suffer
damages.
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battery whenever
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals and
that the breather hose is properly
routed, in good condition, and not
obstructed.
structural and external
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