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                                                                           Care and storage

                            trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid   Make sure that the  battery terminals  are
                            contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.  not corroded or damaged.
                            Antidotes                              Make  sure that the breather hose is not
                            External: Flush with water.            clogged or damaged.
                            Internal: Drink large quantities of water or  Checking the electrolyte level
                            milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten  Make sure  that the electrolyte level is be-
                            egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-  tween the maximum  and  minimum level
                            mediately.                            marks.
                            Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and  If the electrolyte level is low, add distilled wa-
                            get prompt medical attention.         ter to raise it to the specified level. NOTICE:
                            Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep  Use only distilled water for  replenishing
                            sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away.  the battery, otherwise battery life could be
                            If using or charging the battery in an en-  shortened. [ECJ00242]
                            closed space, make sure that it is well
                            ventilated. Always shield your eyes when
                            working near batteries.
                            Keep out of the reach of children.

                            To remove the battery:
                            (1) Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead.
                            (2) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead.
                            (3) Disconnect the breather hose.
                            (4) Unhook the battery bands, and then re-
                                move the battery from the watercraft.  1 Maximum level mark
                                                                   2 Minimum level mark
                                                                  If distilled water was added, check the bat-
                                                                  tery voltage.
                                                                  It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
                                                     2            check the battery voltage and charge the bat-
                                                                  tery. If you  charge the battery  yourself, be
                                                             3    sure to read and follow the instructions pro-
                                                                  vided with the battery tester and charger you
                                                 1           4    use. NOTICE: Do not attempt to charge a
                                                                  battery hastily. Battery life could be short-
                              1 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
                                                                  ened. [ECJ00252]
                              2 Battery band
                              3 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
                              4 Breather hose
                            Checking the battery
                             Make sure that the battery case is not dam-
                              aged.

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