Electrical; Battery Inspection - Yamaha Scorpio Service Manual

BATTERY INSPECTION

ELECTRICAL

BATTERY INSPECTION
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is dangerous. It con-
tains sulfuric acid which is poisonous and
highly caustic.
Always follow these preventive measures:
Avoid bodily contact with electrolyte as it
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can cause severe burns and permanent
eye injury.
Wear protective eye gear when handling
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or working near batteries.
Antidote (EXTERNAL):
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SKIN - Flush with water.
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EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutes
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and get immediate medical attention.
Antidote (INTERNAL):
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Drink large quantities of water or milk fol-
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lowed with milk of magnesia, beaten egg
or vegetable oil. Get immediate medical
attention.
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen
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gas.
Always follow these preventive measures:
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Change batteries in a well - ventilated area.
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Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or
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open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes, etc.)
DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
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dling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
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OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
1.Remove:
Side cover (right)
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Refer to the "SIDE COVER" section.
battery band 1
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2.Disconnect:
battery leads
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(from the battery terminals)
CAUTION:
First, disconnect the negative lead 2, then
the positive lead 3.
3.Remove:
battery
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