Yamaha YZF-R125 Owner's Manual page 75

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
To check the electrolyte level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
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Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
electrolyte level.
2. Check the electrolyte level in the
battery.
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The electrolyte should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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UPPER
LOWER
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. If the electrolyte is at or below the
minimum level mark, add distilled
water to raise it to the maximum
level mark. NOTICE: Use only
distilled water, as tap water
contains minerals
harmful to the battery.
4. Check and, if necessary, tighten
the battery lead connections and
correct the breather hose routing.
To store the battery
1. If the motorcycle will not be used
for more than one month, remove
the battery, fully charge it, and
2. If the battery will be stored for
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
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4. After installation, make sure that
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then place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removing the
battery, be sure the key is
turned to "OFF", then discon-
nect the negative lead before
disconnecting the positive lead.
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more than two months, check the
specific gravity of the electrolyte
at least once a month and fully
charge the battery whenever nec-
essary.
stallation. NOTICE: When install-
ing the battery, be sure the key
is turned to "OFF", then connect
the positive lead before con-
necting the negative lead.
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals
and that the breather hose is prop-
erly routed, in good condition, and
not obstructed. NOTICE: If the
breather hose is positioned in
such a way that the frame is ex-
posed to electrolyte or gas ex-
pelled from the battery, the
frame could suffer structural
and external damages.
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