Yamaha VMAX VMX12R Owner's Manual page 88

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-
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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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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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1. Battery
2. Battery breather hose
3. Pass through the cable guide.
10. Check and, if necessary, correct
the breather hose routing.
11. Install the ignition coil assemblies
by installing the bolts.
12. Connect the couplers.