Battery - Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual

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Battery

This model 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. Check and, if necessary, tighten the
battery lead connections.
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CAUTION:
Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals,
as this would permanently damage the battery.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to handle batteries or battery electro-
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lyte carefully.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could be poisoned. You could be se-
verely burned by the sulfuric acid in battery
electrolyte. Batteries produce explosive gas-
es.
WARNING
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Al-
ways shield eyes when working near batter-
ies. Keep out of reach of children.
Antidote:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg or vegetable oil. Get prompt medical at-
tention.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention. Keep batteries
away from sparks, flames, cigarettes or oth-
er sources of ignition. Ventilate when charg-
ing or using in a closed space.
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 discharge more
quickly if the ATV is equipped with optional electri-
cal accessories.
To store the battery
1. If the ATV will not be used for more than one
month, remove the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.
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