Yamaha XR1800Z Ower's Manual page 87

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M
AINTENANCE
Recharging
WARNING
When charging the battery, keep
it well away from sparks and open
flames, as it gives off explosive
gases.
When using a battery charger,
connect the battery to the charg-
er before you turn on the charger.
This will prevent sparking at the
terminals that could ignite battery
gases.
If jump-starting the engine is nec-
essary in an emergency, follow
the instructions on page 5-4.
Improper jump-starting could
cause sparking and explosion.
1) Remove the caps from the cells.
Add distilled water if necessary to
top up the electrolyte to the proper
level.
2) Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for charging.
Connecting The Battery Terminals
Always make sure the connections are
correct when you install the battery in
the Sport Boat. Make sure that the
breather pipe are properly connected
and that it is not damaged or obstruct-
ed.
& C
ARE
4 Accessory (–) Lead (Black)
BATTERY REMOVAL: Disconnect
battery leads before removing the
battery. Disconnect the negative (–)
lead first.
BATTERY INSTALLATION: Connect
the red (+) lead and accessory red
(+) lead to the positive (+) terminal of
the battery. Connect the black (–)
lead and the black (–) accessory
lead to the negative (–) terminal of
the battery.
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Positive (+) Battery cable (Red)
Negative (–) Battery cable (Black)
Accessory (+) Lead (Red/Black)
CAUTION: