2002 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Owners Manual - Page 69

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR NOTE: Make sure that the motorcycle is positioned straight up when checking the electrolyte level. @ @ 2. Check the electrolyte level in the battery. NOTE: The electrolyte should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. @ @ 1. Battery 2. Battery breather hose EAU01071 Battery 6 A poorly maintained battery will corrode and discharge quickly. The electrolyte level, battery lead connections and breather hose routing should be checked before each ride and at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. To check the electrolyte level 1. Place the motorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. 3. If the electrolyte is at or below the minimum level mark, add distilled water to raise it to the maximum level mark. EW000117 @ q WARNING Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sulfuric acid, which causes severe burns. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes or clothing and always shield your eyes when working near batteries. In case of contact, administer the following FIRST AID. • EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water. • INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or milk and immediately call a physician. • EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention. q Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas. Therefore, keep sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., away from the battery and provide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space. q Take care not to spill electrolyte on the drive chain, as this may weaken it, shorten chain life and possibly result in an accident. q KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. @ 6-30

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-30
6
EAU01071
Battery
A poorly maintained battery will cor-
rode and discharge quickly. The elec-
trolyte level, battery lead connections
and breather hose routing should be
checked before each ride and at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
To check the electrolyte level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
NOTE:
@
Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
electrolyte level.
@
2.
Check the electrolyte level in the
battery.
NOTE:
@
The electrolyte should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
@
3.
If the electrolyte is at or below the
minimum level mark, add distilled
water to raise it to the maximum
level mark.
EW000117
WARNING
@
●
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
•
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
•
INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
• EYES: Flush with water for
15 minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
●
Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging
it
in
an
enclosed
space.
●
Take care not to spill electrolyte
on the drive chain, as this may
weaken it, shorten chain life and
possibly result in an accident.
●
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
@
1. Battery
2.
Battery breather hose