Yamaha VMAX VMX12 Owner's Manual page 78

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
WARNING
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Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
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-
6
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
• EYES: Flush with water for
15 minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
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.
EW000116 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
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CAUTION:
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Use only distilled water, as tap water
contains minerals that are harmful
to the battery.
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EC000100
1. Battery
2. Battery breather hose
3. Pass through the cable guide.
9. Check and, if necessary, correct
10. Install the ignition coil assemblies
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the breather hose routing.
by installing the bolts.