Battery - Yamaha YZF-R15A 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, tight-
ened.
NOTICE
Never attempt to remove the bat-
tery cell seals, as this would perma-
nently damage the battery.
WARNING
●
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains
sulfuric acid, which causes se-
vere burns. Avoid any contact
with skin, eyes or clothing and
always shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
• EXTERNAL: Flush with plen-
ty of water.
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• 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.
●
Batteries produce explosive
hydrogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
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away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
●
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
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CHILDREN.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the
battery as soon as possible if it seems
to have discharged. Keep in mind that
the battery tends to discharge more
quickly if the vehicle is equipped with
optional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltage) battery charger is re-
quired.
battery charger will damage the
battery. If you do not have access
to a constant-voltage battery charg-
er, have a Yamaha dealer charge
your battery.
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
2. If the battery will be stored for
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Using a conventional
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place. NO-
TICE: When removing the bat-
tery, be sure the key is turned
to "OFF", then disconnect the
negative lead before discon-
necting the positive lead.
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
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