Checking And Charging The Battery - Yamaha 2007 XP500 Service Manual

Fuses
Main
Headlight
Signal
Ignition
Radiator fan motor
Hazard
Fuel injection
Backup
ABS motor (XP500A)
ABS control unit (XP500A)
Backup fuse (storage box
light, immobilizer unit, and
meter assembly)
Reserve
Reserve
Reserve
Reserve
Reserve
EWA13310
WARNING
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
other than that specified. Improvising or us-
ing a fuse with the wrong amperage rating
may cause extensive damage to the electri-
cal system, cause the lighting and ignition
systems to malfunction and could possibly
cause a fire.
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4. Install:
Battery cover
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Rear cover
G
Grab bar
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Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
EAS28030

CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY

EWA13290
WARNING
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas
Amperage
Q'ty
rating
30A 1
15A 1
20A
(XP500)
1
15A
(XP500A)
10A 1
15A 1
10A 1
10A 1
10A 1
30A 1
5A 1
10A 1
30A 1
20A
1
(XP500)
15A 1
10A 1
5A
1
(XP500A)
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
and contain electrolyte which is made of poi-
sonous and highly caustic sulfuric acid.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:
Wear protective eye gear when handling or
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working near batteries.
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
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Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or
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open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes).
DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
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dling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
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OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Avoid bodily contact with electrolyte as it
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can cause severe burns or permanent eye
injury.
FIRST AID IN CASE OF BODILY CONTACT:
EXTERNAL
Skin — Wash with water.
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Eyes — Flush with water for 15 minutes and
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get immediate medical attention.
INTERNAL
Drink large quantities of water or milk fol-
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lowed with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or
vegetable oil. Get immediate medical atten-
tion.
ECA13660
CAUTION:
This is a sealed battery. Never remove the
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sealing caps because the balance between
cells will not be maintained and battery per-
formance will deteriorate.
Charging time, charging amperage and
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charging voltage for an MF battery are dif-
ferent from those of conventional batteries.
The MF battery should be charged as ex-
plained in the charging method illustra-
tions. If the battery is overcharged, the
electrolyte level will drop considerably.
Therefore, take special care when charging
the battery.
NOTE:
Since MF batteries are sealed, it is not possible
to check the charge state of the battery by mea-
suring the specific gravity of the electrolyte.
Therefore, the charge of the battery has to be
checked by measuring the voltage at the battery
terminals.
1. Remove:
Battery cover
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Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.