Maintenance
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Battery care
1.
Disconnect and remove the battery from
the boat. Always disconnect the black
negative cable first to prevent the risk of
shorting.
EWM00330
WARNING
Battery electrolytic fluid is dangerous; it
contains sulfuric acid and therefore is
poisonous and highly caustic.
Always follow these preventive mea-
sures:
2.
3.
4.
Clean the battery casing and terminals.
Fill each cell to the upper level with dis-
tilled water.
Store the battery on a level surface in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated place out of di-
rect sunlight.
Once a month, check the specific gravity
of the electrolyte and recharge as re-
quired to prolong battery life.
q
Avoid bodily contact with electrolytic
fluid as it can cause severe burns or
permanent eye injury.
q
Wear protective eye gear when han-
dling or working near batteries.
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Antidote (EXTERNAL):
Flushing power unit
q
q
SKIN - Flush with water.
EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get immediate medical attention.
Perform this procedure right after operation
for the most thorough flushing.
ECM01530
CAUTION:
Antidote (INTERNAL):
q
Drink large quantities of water or milk Do not perform this procedure while the
followed by milk of magnesia, beaten engine is running. The water pump may
egg, or vegetable oil. Get immediate be damaged and severe damage from
medical attention.
overheating can result.
Batteries also generate explosive hydro-
gen gas; therefore, you should always
follow these preventive measures:
1.
After shutting off the engine, unscrew
the garden hose connector from the fit-
ting on the bottom cowling.
q
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated ar-
ea.
q
Keep batteries away from fire, sparks,
or open flames (for example: welding
equipment, lighted cigarettes, and so
on.)
q
DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTIC
FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Batteries vary among manufacturers. There-
fore the following procedures may not al-
ways
apply.
Consult
your
battery
manufacturer’s instructions.
Procedure
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha VZ200, Yamaha VZ225, Yamaha VZ250, Yamaha VZ300 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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| Language | English |
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