Battery - Yamaha XV19CSY Owner's Manual

Battery

This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to be
checked and, if necessary, tightened.
WARNING
G Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
• EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
• INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
• EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
G
EAU44575 Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
G
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
EWA10760
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To access the battery
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
4-12.)
2. Unhook the battery band, and then
remove the battery cover.
1. Battery band
2. Battery cover
3. Turn the ECU (Electronic Control
1. Wire harness protective cover
2. ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
4. Open the wire harness protective
2
1
7-24
Unit) over to move it away from the
wire harness protective cover as
shown.
2
1
cover, pull the wire harness for-
ward, away from the battery, and
then remove the cover by sliding it
out from under the wire harness in
the direction shown.
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