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                            Care and storage

                            EWJ00792                              Checking the battery
                                                                   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.  Checking the battery voltage and charging
                            Antidotes                             the battery
                            External: Flush with water.           It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
                            Internal: Drink large quantities of water or  check the battery voltage and charge the bat-
                            milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten  tery. Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
                            egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-  tery as soon as possible if it seems to have
                            mediately.                            discharged. Keep in  mind that the  battery
                            Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and  tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle
                            get prompt medical attention.         is equipped with optional electrical accesso-
                            Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep  ries.  NOTICE: To charge a VRLA  (Valve
                            sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away.  Regulated Lead  Acid) battery, a  special
                            If using or charging the battery in an en-  (constant-voltage) battery  charger is  re-
                            closed space, make sure that it is well  quired. Using a conventional battery char-
                            ventilated. Always shield your eyes when  ger will damage the battery. [ECJ02810]
                            working near batteries.
                            Keep out of the reach of children.    Checking the battery bands
                                                                  Make sure  that  the battery bands are  not
                            To remove the battery:                damaged.
                            (1) Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead.
                            (2) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead.        1
                            (3) Unhook the battery bands, and then re-
                                move the battery from the watercraft.

                                2

                                            3
                                                                   1 Battery band
                                                                  To store the battery:
                              1                                   (1) Clean the battery case using fresh water.
                              1 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
                              2 Battery band
                              3 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead

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