Inspecting The Battery - Yamaha SUV1200 WaveRunner 2003 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Inspecting the battery

Check the level of the battery electrolyte
and make sure that the negative and posi-
tive leads are securely tightened.
WARNING
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G Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous, causing severe burns, etc.
Electrolyte
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or cloth-
ing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call phy-
sician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc.,
well away. If using or charging the bat-
tery in an enclosed space, make sure
that it is well ventilated. Always shield
your eyes when working near batter-
ies.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
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Be sure to connect the breather hose
to the battery. Fire or explosion could
result if the breather hose is damaged,
obstructed, or not connected properly.
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CAUTION:
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Be careful not to place the battery on
its side.
G Be sure to remove the battery from the
battery compartment when adding
electrolyte or charging the battery.
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4-21
contains sulfuric
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acid.