Yamaha SUV1200 WaveRunner 2004 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 117

G Be sure to connect the breather hose
to the battery. Fire or explosion could
result if the breather hose is damaged,
obstructed, or not connected properly.
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CAUTION:
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G Be careful not to place the battery on
its side.
G
Be sure to remove the battery from the
battery compartment when adding
electrolyte or charging the battery.
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To replenish the battery:
1. Make sure that the electrolyte level is
between the upper 1 and lower 2 level
marks.
2. Refill the battery with distilled water if
necessary.
CAUTION:
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Normal tap water contains minerals that
are harmful to a battery. Use only dis-
tilled water for replenishing the battery.
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To recharge the battery:
CAUTION:
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Do not attempt to charge a battery hast-
ily. Battery life could be shortened.
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It is recommended to have a Yamaha
dealer charge the battery. If you charge the
battery yourself, carefully read the battery
charger instructions before charging and fol-
low the points below.
1. Remove all caps from the battery cell.
2. Add distilled water to the specified level if
the electrolyte level is low.
3. Set the charging rate to 1.9 ampere and
charge the battery slowly until the explo-
sive gases are discharged vigorously
from the battery cells.
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