Yamaha XSR700M 2020 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment7-307EAUM3751BatteryThis model is equipped with a VRLA(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.There is no need to check the electro-lyte or to add distilled water. However,the battery lead connections need tobe checked and, if necessary, tight-ened.WARNINGEWA10761 Electrolyte is poisonous anddangerous since it contains sul-furic acid, which causes severeburns. Avoid any contact withskin, eyes or clothing and al-ways shield your eyes whenworking near batteries. In caseof contact, administer the fol-lowing FIRST AID.• EXTERNAL: Flush with plentyof water.• INTERNAL: Drink large quan-tities of water or milk and im-mediately call a physician.• EYES: Flush with water for 15minutes and seek promptmedical attention. Batteries produce explosive hy-drogen gas. Therefore, keepsparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,away from the battery and pro-vide sufficient ventilation whencharging it in an enclosedspace. KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-IES OUT OF THE REACH OFCHILDREN.To access the battery1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-16.)2. Remove the seat holder by remov-ing the bolts.3. Remove the diagnostic connectorby pulling it upward.4. Remove the battery cover by re-moving the bolts.1. Seat holder2. Bolt3. Washer221 3 331. Diagnostic connector2. Battery cover3. Bolt312