Battery Inspection - Yamaha XC200T Service Manual

JNSP BATTERY NSPECT ON
BAKERY INSPECTHON
1. Inspect:
_Battery fluid level
Battery fluid Jevel Iow-_Fill°
Fluid level should be between upper and
lower level marks.
(_'_ Upper leveJ
Lower level
Refill with distilled water onmy; tap water
contains minerals harmful to a battryo
Battery e_ectroiyte is dangerous; it contains
sulfuric acid and therefore is poisonous and
highly caustic.
AJways follow these preventive measures:
oAvoid bodiay contact with electroUyte as it
can cause severe burns or permanent eye
injury.
®Wear protective eye gear when handling or
working near batteries,
Antidote (EXTERNAL):
®SKmN--Nush with water.
®EYES--Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get immeditate medical attention°
Antidote (iNTERNAL}:
eDrink large quantities of water or mimk foF
tow with milk of magnesia beaten egg, or
vegetabJe oil Get immediate medicaJ at o
tention.
Batteries also generate explosive hydrogen
gas, therefore you shouH always follow
these preventive measures:
_Charge batteries in a weH-ventiHated area.
e Keep batteries away from fire, sparks, or
open flames {e,go, welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes, etco}
®DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han.o
d_ing batteries .......
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN,
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