Checking And Charging The Battery - Yamaha XT660Z 2008 Service Manual

WARNING
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
other than that specified. Improvising or
using a fuse with the wrong amperage rat-
ing may cause extensive damage to the
electrical system, cause the lighting and
ignition systems to malfunction and could
possibly cause a fire.
4. Install:
• Seat
EAS28030

CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY

EWA13290
WARNING
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas
and contain electrolyte which is made of
poisonousand highly caustic sulfuric acid.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:
• Wear protective eye gear when handling or
working near batteries.
• Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
• Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or
open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes).
• DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.
• KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Avoid bodily contact with electrolyte as it
can cause severe burns or permanent eye
injury.
FIRST AID IN CASE OF BODILY CONTACT:
EXTERNAL
• Skin — Wash with water.
• Eyes — Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get immediate medical attention.
INTERNAL
• Drink large quantities of water or milk fol-
lowed with milk of magnesia, beaten egg
or vegetable oil. Get immediate medical
attention.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
ECA13660
CAUTION:
• This is a sealed battery. Never remove the
sealing caps because the balance be-
tween cells will not be maintained and bat-
tery performance will deteriorate.
• Charging time, charging amperage and
charging voltage for an MF battery are dif-
ferent from those of conventional batter-
ies. The MF battery should be charged as
explained in the charging method illustra-
tions. If the battery is overcharged, the
electrolyte level will drop considerably.
Therefore, take special care when charg-
ing the battery.
NOTE:
Since MF batteries are sealed, it is not possible
to check the charge state of the battery by
measuring the specific gravity of the elec-
trolyte.
Therefore, the charge of the battery has to be
checked by measuring the voltage at the bat-
tery terminals.
1. Remove:
• Seat
• Battery stay
2. Disconnect:
• Battery leads (from the battery terminals)
ECA13640
CAUTION:
First, disconnect the negative battery lead
"1", and then positive battery lead "2".
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