Battery - Yamaha TT-R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Battery

Battery
The battery is located behind panel
B. (See page 6-6 for panel removal
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and installation procedures.)
This machine is equipped with a
sealed-type (MF) battery, which does
not require any maintenance. There
is no need to check the electrolyte or
to add distilled water.
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Never attempt to remove the bat-
tery cell seals, as this would per-
manently damage the battery.
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8 Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains
sulfuric acid, which causes
severe burns. Avoid any con-
tact with skin, eyes or clothing
and always shield your eyes
when working near batteries.
In case of contact, administer
the following FIRST AID.
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9 EXTERNAL: Flush with plen-
ty of water.
9 INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and
immediately call a physician.
9 EYES: Flush with water for
15 minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
8 Batteries produce explosive
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hydrogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames,
etc., away from the battery and
provide sufficient ventilation
when charging
enclosed space.
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To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the
battery as soon as possible if it
seems to have discharged. Keep in
mind that the battery tends to dis-
charge more quickly if the machine is
equipped
accessories.
cigarettes,
it in an
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8 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
with optional electrical