Yamaha WaveRunner GP1300R Service Manual page 55

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ELECTRICAL
3. Check:
• Specific gravity
Out of specification → Charge.
Specific gravity at 20 °C (68 °F):
1.28
Charging current:
1.9 A × 10 h (68.4 kC)
4. Install:
• Filler caps
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery, rinse off any
electrolyte from the battery box or battery
and make sure that the battery is dry.
5. Install:
• Battery breather hose 1
• Battery
• Positive battery lead 2
• Negative battery lead 3 (with terminal
extension at negative battery terminal)
• Battery bands
CAUTION:
• Connect the positive lead to the battery
terminal first.
• Make sure that the battery leads are con-
nected properly. Reversing the leads can
seriously damage the electrical system.
• Make sure that the battery breather hose is
properly connected and is not obstructed.
• Coat the terminals with a water-resistant
grease to minimize terminal corrosion.
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