Yamaha 2013 VMAX, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Battery
A poorly maintained battery will corrode
and discharge quickly. The electrolyte
level, battery lead connections and
breather hose routing should be
checked before each ride and at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
To check the electrolyte level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned
straight up when checking the electro-
lyte level.
2. Check the electrolyte level in the
battery.
NOTE:
The electrolyte should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
3. If the electrolyte is at or below the
minimum level mark, continue with
the following steps.
4. Remove the rider seat. (See
page 3-9.)
5. Disconnect the negative battery
lead from the battery.
6. Disconnect the positive battery
lead and the starter motor lead
from the starter motor relay.
7. Disconnect the couplers shown.
8. Remove the ignition coil assem-
blies by removing the bolts.
1. Battery
2. Battery breather hose
3. Pass through the cable guide.
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
1. Starter motor lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Negative battery lead