Maintenance and care

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WARNING

Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan- gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.

Antidotes

External: Flush with water.

Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call a physician im- mediately.

Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention.

Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., well away. If using or charging the battery in an enclosed space, make sure that it is well ven- tilated. Always shield your eyes when working near batteries.

Keep out of the reach of children.

To remove the battery:

Disconnect the negative (–) battery lead first, then the positive (+) battery lead and breather hose, and then remove the battery from the watercraft.

To replenish the battery:

(1)Make sure that the electrolyte level is be- tween the maximum and minimum level marks.

1Maximum level mark

2Minimum level mark

(2)If the electrolyte level is low, add distilled water to raise it to the specified level.

NOTICE: Use only distilled water for replenishing the battery, otherwise

battery life could be shortened. [ECJ00241]

To recharge the battery:

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NOTICE

Do not attempt to charge a battery hastily. Battery life could be shortened.

It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery. If you charge the battery yourself, be sure to read and follow the instructions provided with the battery tester and charger you use.

To install the battery:

(1)Place the battery in the battery compart- ment. Connect the red lead to the positive

(+) battery terminal, and then connect the black lead to the negative (–) battery ter- minal. NOTICE: Reversal of the battery leads will damage the electrical parts.

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(2) Connect the breather hose to the battery.

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