Battery Inspection - Yamaha CW50L Service Manual

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UPPER -__ 1. Inspect: Always charge a new battery before using
LOWER • Battery f luidlevel it to ensure maximum performance.
Fluid level low --_Add to proper level. _IW:I--I_JI_[_
Fluid level should be between upper and
lower level marks. Battery electrolyte is dangerous. It contains
_) Upper level sulfuric acid which is poisonous and highly
caustic.
Lower l evel Always followthesepreventive measures:
• Avoid bodily contact with electrolyte as it
Refill with distilled water only. Tap water can cause severe burns and permanent
contains minerals which are harmful to a eye injury.
battery. • Wear protective eye gear when handling
or working near batteries.
Antidote (EXTERNAL) :
- SKIN- Flush with water.
• EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get immediate medical attention.
Antidote (INTERNAL) :
2. Inspect: • Drink large quantities of water or milk.
• Breather hose Followwith milkof magnesia, beaten egg,
Obstruction _ Remove. or vegetable oil. Get immediate medical
3. Inspect: attention.
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas.
• Battery
Always follow these preventive measures:
........................................................ Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
Replace the battery if: ° Keep batteries away from fire, sparks, or
Batteryvoltagewillnotrisetoaspecificvalue open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
or bubbles fail to rise during charging, lighted cigarettes, etc.)
Sulfation of one or more cells occurs. (As ° DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
indicated by the plates turning white, or an dling batteries.
accumulation of material in the bottom of the KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE OUT
sell.) OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Specific gravity readings after a long, slow
charge indicate that one cell is lower than the
rest.
Warpage or buckling of plates or insulators is
evident.
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• Specific gravity 1. Open the seat.
Less than 1.280 .-_ Recharge battery. 2. Inspect:
• Fuse
_1 Charging Current: Blown --, Replace,
0.4 amps/10 hrs
i Specific Gravity:
1.280 at 20°C (68 ° F)
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