Yamaha LIT-11616-16-02 Model Vehicle User Manual


 
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Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas.
Always follow these preventive measures:
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or
open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes, etc.)
DO NOT SMOKE when charging or
handling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
1.Remove:
Seat
Battery holding bracket
Battery lead cover
Refer to SEAT, CARRIERS, FENDERS
AND FUEL TANK.
2.Disconnect:
Battery leads
CAUTION:
First disconnect the negative lead
1
, then
disconnect the positive lead
2
.
3.Remove:
Battery
4.Check:
Battery condition
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Battery condition checking steps:
Connect a digital voltmeter to the battery
terminals.
N
OTE:
The charge state of an MF battery can be
checked by measuring the open-circuit voltage
(i.e. the voltage when the positive terminal is
disconnected).
Tester (+) lead
battery (+) terminal
Tester () lead
battery () terminal
CHECKING THE BATTERY