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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
The battery is located under the seat.
Remove panel C to access the battery.
(See page 6-7.)
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
battery tends to discharge more quickly
if the vehicle is equipped with optional
electrical accessories.
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.
NO-
TICE: When removing the battery,
be sure the key is turned to
“OFF”, then disconnect the
negative lead before disconnect-
ing the positive lead.
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2. If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check it at least
once a month and fully charge it if
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.
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NOTICE
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Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery dam-
age.
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To charge a sealed-type (MF) bat-
tery, a special (constant-voltage)
battery charger is required. Us-
ing a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.
If you do not have access to a
sealed-type (MF) battery charger,
have a Yamaha dealer charge
your battery.
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After installing the battery, be
sure to turn the main switch from
“ON” to “OFF” three times in 3
seconds intervals to initialize the
idle speed control system.