Electrical - Yamaha DT125RE 2005 Service Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EAS00178
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE
BATTERY
s WARNING
s
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas
and contain electrolyte which is made of
poisonous and highly caustic sulfuric acid.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:
• Wear protective eye gear when handling
or working near batteries.
• Charge batteries in a well-ventilated
area.
• Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or
open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes).
• DO NOT SMOKE when charging or hand-
ling batteries.
• KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Avoid bodily contact with electrolyte as it
can cause severe burns or permanent
eye injury.
FIRST AID IN CASE OF BODILY CONTACT:
EXTERNAL
• Skin <—> Wash with water.
• Eyes <—> Flush with water for 15 minu-
tes and get immediate medical attention.
INTERNAL
• Drink large quantities of water or milk
followed with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg or vegetable oil. Get immediate
medical attention.
CAUTION
• This is a sealed battery. Never remove
the sealing caps because the balance
between cells will not be maintained and
battery performance will deteriorate.
• Charging time, charging amperage and
charging voltage for an MF battery are
different from those of conventional bat-
teries. The MF battery should be charged
as explained in the charging method
illustrations. If the battery is overchar-
ged, the electrolyte level will drop consi-
derably. Therefore, take special care
when charging the battery.
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