Maintenance
dling or working near batteries.
Antidote (EXTERNAL):
q
q
SKIN - Flush with water.
EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get immediate medical attention.
Antidote (INTERNAL):
q
Drink large quantities of water or milk
followed by milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Get immediate
medical attention.
Batteries also generate explosive hydro-
gen gas; therefore, you should always
follow these preventive measures:
2.
3.
Always keep the battery in a good state
of charge. Installing a voltmeter will help
you monitor your battery. If you will not
use the boat for a month or more, re-
move the battery from the boat and store
it in a cool, dark place. Completely re-
charge the battery before using it.
If the battery will be stored for longer
than a month, check the specific gravity
of the fluid at least once a month and re-
charge the battery when it is low.
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.
NOTE:
Consult a Yamaha dealer when charging or
re-charging batteries.
ECM00360
CAUTION:
EMU29362
q
A poorly maintained battery will quickly
deteriorate.
Connecting the Battery
EWM00570
WARNING
q
Ordinary tap water contains minerals
harmful to a battery, and should not be Mount the battery holder securely in a
used for topping up.
dry, well-ventilated, vibration-free loca-
tion in the boat. Install a fully charged bat-
tery in the holder.
1.
Check the electrolyte level at least once
a month. Fill to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended level when necessary. Top
up only with distilled water (or pure de-
ionized water suitable to use in batter-
ies).
ECM01121
CAUTION:
q
Make sure the main switch (on applica-
ble models) is “
” (off) before work-
ing on the battery.
q
q
Reversal of the battery cables will dam-
age the electrical parts.
Connect the red battery cable first
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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 |
| Download File |
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| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Yamaha Motor. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - Support Customer Relations for US: 1-800-962-7926
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| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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