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Care and storage

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

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1 Battery band
To store the battery:
(1) Clean the battery case using fresh water.
1 Positive (+) battery terminal: Red lead
2 Negative (–) battery terminal: Black lead (2) If the battery terminals are dirty or cor-
3 Battery band roded, clean them using a wire brush.
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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