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Care and storage

If using or charging the battery in an en- tery as soon as possible if it seems to have
closed space, make sure that it is well discharged. Keep in mind that the battery
ventilated. Always shield your eyes when tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle
working near batteries. is equipped with optional electrical accesso-
Keep out of the reach of children. ries. NOTICE: To charge a VRLA (Valve
Antidotes Regulated Lead Acid) battery, a special
External: Flush with water. (constant-voltage) battery charger is re-
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or quired. Using a conventional battery char-
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten ger will damage the battery. [ECJ02810]
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im-
mediately. Checking the battery bands
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and Make sure that the battery bands are not
get prompt medical attention. damaged.

To remove the battery: 1
(1) Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead.
(2) Disconnect the positive (+) battery lead.
(3) Unhook the battery bands, and then re-
move the battery from the watercraft.
1 3

1 Battery band
2
To store the battery:
(1) Clean the battery case using fresh water.
(2) If the battery terminals are dirty or cor-
roded, clean them using a wire brush.
1 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead
1
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.
Checking the battery voltage and charging
the battery
It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer 1 Battery terminal
check the battery voltage and charge the bat- (3) Apply water-resistant grease to the bat-
tery. Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat- tery terminals.

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