Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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NOTICE
ECA10621
Never attempt to remove the battery
cell seals, as this would permanently
damage the battery.
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 quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.
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.
NOTICE:
When removing the
battery, be sure the key is
turned to “
”, then disconnect
the negative lead before discon-
necting 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.
NOTICE:
When install-
ing the battery, be sure the key
is turned to “
”, then connect
the positive lead before con-
necting the negative lead.
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4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.
NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
EAU62773
Replacing the fuses
The main fuse is located under the
passenger seat. The fuse box, which
contains the fuses for the individual cir-
cuits, is located behind the center pan-
el. (See page 4-16.)
To access the main fuse, proceed as
follows.
1. Remove the passenger seat. (See
page 4-16.)
2. Remove the tray by removing the
quick fasteners.
3. Pull back the starter relay cover.
1. Quick fastener
2. Tray
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