Battery
Your motorcycle
has
a maintenance-free type
battery. You
do
not
have
to
check the battery
electrolyte level or add di
sti
ll
ed
water. Clean the
battery terminals if they become dirty or
corroded.
Do
not remove the battery
cap
seals.
There is no
need
to
remove the cap when charg
in
g.
I
What
to
do
in
an
emergency
If any
of
the following occur, immediately
see
your doctor.
• Electrolyte
sp
l
ashes
in
to
your
eyes:
....
Was
h your
eyes
repeatedly with cool water
for
at
least
15
minutes. Using water under
pressure
can
damage your
eyes.
• Electrolyte
sp
l
ashes
onto you r
sk
in:
....
Remove a
ff
ected clothing and wash your
skin thoroughly using water.
Maintenance Fundamentals
• Electrolyte splashes into your
mout
h:
....
Rin
se
mouth thoroughly
wit
h water, and
do not swallow.
A
WARNING
The battery gives
off
explosive
hydrogen
gas
during normal
operation.
A spark or
flame
can
cause
the
battery
to
explode
with
enough force
to
kill or
seriously
hurt
you.
Wear
protective clothing and a face
shield, or have a skilled mechanic do
the
battery servicing.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessor
ie
s conta
in
l
ead
and l
ead
compound
s.
Wash your hands
after
handling.
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