Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual page 98

CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
6. Check:
S battery breather hose and battery vent
Obstruction ! Clean.
Damage ! Replace.
7. Install:
S battery
CAUTION:
S When inspecting the battery, make sure
that the battery breather hose is properly
attached and routed correctly. If the battery
breather hose is positioned so as to allow
electrolyte or hydrogen gas from the bat-
tery to contact the frame, the motorcycle
and its finish may be damaged.
S Make sure that the battery breather hose is
properly routed away from the drive chain
and from below the swingarm.
8. Connect:
S battery leads
(to the battery terminals)
CAUTION:
First, connect the positive lead 1 , then the
negative lead 2 .
9. Check:
S battery terminals
Dirt ! Clean with a wire brush.
Loose connection ! Connect properly.
10. Lubricate:
S battery terminals
Recommended lubricant
Dielectric grease
11. Install:
S battery cover
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