PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-286EAU04242BatteryThe battery is located behind panel A.(See page 6-7 for panel removal andinstallation procedures.)This motorcycle is equipped with asealed-type (MF) battery, which doesnot require any maintenance. There isno need to check the electrolyte or toadd distilled water. EC000101CAUTION:_Never attempt to remove the batterycell seals, as this would permanent-ly damage the battery._EW000116WARNING_ 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 charge the batteryHave a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-tery as soon as possible if it seems tohave discharged. Keep in mind that thebattery tends to discharge more quicklyif the motorcycle is equipped with op-tional electrical accessories.To store the battery1. If the motorcycle will not be usedfor more than one month, removethe battery, fully charge it, andthen place it in a cool, dry place.2. If the battery will be stored formore than two months, check it atleast once a month and fullycharge it if necessary.3. Fully charge the battery before in-stallation.
