Yamaha Road Star XV17AWX, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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.
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.
CAUTION:
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●
Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
●
To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-volt-
age) battery charger is required.
Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.
If you do not have access to a
sealed-type (MF) battery charg-
er, have a Yamaha dealer
charge your battery.
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Replacing the fuses
The main fuse and fuel injection system
fuse are located in the starter relay
case behind panel B. (See page 6-8.)
To access the fuses, remove the quick
fastener and push the starter relay case
cover inward to unhook it from the slot,
and then pull the cover off.
1. Starter relay case cover
2. Quick fastener
3. Slot
1
3
2
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