Battery - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

Battery

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1. Bolt
2. Quick fastener screw
3. Positive battery lead (red)
4. Battery cover
5. Battery
6. Negative battery lead (black)
The battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-27.)
This 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 to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
 Electrolyte is poisonous and
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dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
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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.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
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Remove the battery cover by remov-
ing the bolts and the quick fastener
screws before servicing the battery.
The cover material can conduct
electricity. If the cover has not been
removed, touching the cover and
the battery positive terminal at the
same time with a tool will cause a
short circuit and sparks.
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 quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
6-32
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
WARNING
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