Yamaha 2013 VMAX, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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14. Connect and tighten the negative
battery lead to the battery.
15. Install the rider seat.
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check the specif-
ic gravity of the electrolyte at least
once a month and fully charge the
battery whenever necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals and
that the breather hose is properly
routed, in good condition, and not
obstructed.
CAUTION:
ECA10600
If the breather hose is positioned in
such a way that the frame is ex-
posed to electrolyte or gas expelled
from the battery, the frame could
suffer structural and external dam-
ages.
EAU23570
Replacing the fuses
The main fuse box is located under the
rider seat. (See page 3-9.)
The fuse box, which contains the fuses
for the individual circuits, is located un-
der cowling A. (See page 6-8.)
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Starter motor lead (black)
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse