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                            Care and storage

                            EWJ00792                              Checking the battery
                                 WARNING                           Make sure that the battery case is not dam-
                            Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-  aged.
                            gerous, causing  severe  burns, etc. Elec-   Make sure that the  battery terminals  are
                            trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid  not corroded or damaged.
                            contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.   Make  sure that the breather hose is not
                            Antidotes                              clogged or damaged.
                            External: Flush with water.           Checking the electrolyte level
                            Internal: Drink large quantities of water or  Make sure  that the electrolyte level is be-
                            milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten  tween the maximum  and  minimum level
                            egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-  marks.
                            mediately.                            If the electrolyte level is low, add distilled wa-
                            Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and  ter to raise it to the specified level. NOTICE:
                            get prompt medical attention.         Use only distilled water for  replenishing
                            Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep  the battery, otherwise battery life could be
                            sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away.  shortened. [ECJ00242]
                            If using or charging the battery in an en-
                            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-  1 Maximum level mark
                                move the battery from the watercraft.  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
                                                                  sure to read and follow the instructions pro-
                                            3
                                                                  vided with the battery tester and charger you
                                                                  use. NOTICE: Do not attempt to charge a
                              1             4                     battery hastily. Battery life could be short-
                                                                  ened. [ECJ00252]
                              1 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
                              2 Battery band
                              3 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
                              4 Breather hose

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