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Care and storage

EWJ00794 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
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep the battery
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away. It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer
If using or charging the battery in an en- check the battery voltage and charge the bat-
closed space, make sure that it is well tery. Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
ventilated. Always shield your eyes when tery as soon as possible if it seems to have
working near batteries. discharged. Keep in mind that the battery
Keep out of the reach of children. tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle
Antidotes is equipped with optional electrical accesso-
External: Flush with water. ries. NOTICE: To charge a VRLA (Valve
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or Regulated Lead Acid) battery, a special
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten (constant-voltage) battery charger is re-
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im- quired. Using a conventional battery char-
mediately. ger will damage the battery. [ECJ02810]
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention. 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) If the battery terminals are dirty or cor-
2 Battery band roded, clean them using a wire brush.
3 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead

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