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Care and storage

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

3

1 Battery band
To store the battery:
(1) Clean the battery case using fresh water.
1 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
2 Battery band
3 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
Checking the battery
 Make sure that the battery case is not dam-
aged.
 Make sure that the battery terminals are
not corroded or damaged.

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