Yamaha YFM400FWA 2000 5GH3-AE1, Service Manual

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BATTERY INSPECTION
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas.
Always follow these preventive measures:
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Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
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Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or
open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes, etc.).
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DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
1.Remove:
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Seat
●
Battery holding bracket
●
Battery lead cover
Refer to “SEAT, CARRIERS, FENDERS
AND FUEL TANK”.
2.Disconnect:
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Battery leads
CAUTION:
First disconnect the negative lead 1 , then
disconnect the positive lead 2 .
3.Remove:
●
Battery
4.Check:
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Battery condition
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Battery condition checking steps:
● Connect a digital voltmeter to the battery
terminals.
NOTE:
The charge state of an MF battery can be
checked by measuring the open-circuit volt-
age (i.e. the voltage when the positive ter-
minal is disconnected).
Tester (+) lead
→
battery (+) terminal
Tester (–) lead
→
battery (–) terminal
Open-circuit
voltage
Charging time
12.8 V or higher
No charging is
necessary.