Yamaha XC125RR Owner's Manual page 63

ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
• EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
• INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
• EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
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Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
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KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
battery tends to discharge more quickly
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
if the vehicle is equipped with optional
electrical accessories.
NOTICE
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.
To store the battery
1. If the model will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place. NO-
TICE: When removing the bat-
tery, be sure the key is turned to
"OFF", then disconnect the neg-
ative lead before disconnecting
the positive lead.
[ECA16303]
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.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation. NOTICE: When install-
ing the battery, be sure the key
is turned to "OFF", then con-
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nect the positive lead before
connecting
ECA16522 lead.
[ECA16841]
4. After installing the battery, make
sure that the battery leads are
properly connected to the battery
terminals.
5. Turn the key from "ON" to "OFF"
three times in three-second inter-
vals to initialize the idle speed con-
trol system.
NOTICE
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
the negative
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