2008 Yamaha Motorsports Vino Classic Owners Manual - Page 54

2008 Yamaha Motorsports Vino Classic Manual

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Battery PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAUT1230 Battery 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 ZAUM00** 1. Battery This model is equipped with a sealedtype (MF) battery, which does not require any maintenance. There is no need to check the electrolyte or to add distilled water. ECA10620 cC Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals, as this would permanently damage the battery. EWA10760 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. 9 EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water. 9 INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or milk and immediately call a physician. 9 EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention. 8 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. 8 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. The battery is located under the footboard. Remove panel A to access the battery. (See page 6-6.) 6-20 To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged. Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories. To store the battery 1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the battery, fully charge it, and then place it in a cool, dry place. 2. If the battery will be stored for more than two months, check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary. 3. Fully charge the battery before installation. 4. After installation, make sure that the battery leads are properly connected to the battery terminals. ECA10630 cC 8 Always keep the battery charged. Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage. 8 To charge a sealed-type (MF) bat- w 8 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sulfuric

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Battery<IXE>
EAUT1230
Battery
1
ZAUM00**
1. Battery
This model is equipped with a sealed-
type (MF) battery, which does not re-
quire any maintenance. There is no need
to check the electrolyte or to add dis-
tilled water.
ECA10620
c
C
Never attempt to remove the battery
cell seals, as this would permanently
damage the battery.
EWA10760
w
8
Electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous 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, ad-
minister the following FIRST AID.
9
EXTERNAL: Flush with
plenty of water.
9
INTERNAL: Drink large
quantities of water or milk
and immediately call a
physician.
9
EYES: Flush with water for
15 minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
8
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.
8
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
The battery is located under the
footboard. Remove panel A to access
the battery. (See page 6-6.)
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
battery tends to discharge more quickly
if the vehicle is equipped with optional
electrical accessories.
To store the battery
1.
If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
2.
If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check it at least
once a month and fully charge it if
necessary.
3.
Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.
ECA10630
c
C
8
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery dam-
age.
8
To charge a sealed-type (MF) bat-