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6To 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 motorcycle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
To store the battery
1. If the motorcycle 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.
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CAUTION:@ l
Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
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To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (con-
stant-voltage) battery charger is
required. Using a conventional
battery charger will damage the
battery. If you do not have ac-
cess to a sealed-type (MF) bat-
tery charger, have a Yamaha
dealer charge your battery.
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Replacing the fuses The main fuse box is located under the
rider seat. To access the main fuse
box, proceed as follows.
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-11 [XVS1100] or 3-13
[XVS1100A] for rider seat removal
and installation procedures.)
2. Remove each of the quick fasten-
ers shown by pushing the center in
with a screwdriver, then pulling the
fastener out.
1. Positive battery terminal
2. Negative battery terminal
1. Quick fastener (´ 3)
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6 3. Pull the ignitor unit panel outward
to the right.
NOTE:@ To install a quick fastener, push its pin
back so that it will protrude from the
fastener head, then insert the fastener
and push the protruding pin in until it is
flush with the fastener head. @
The fuse box, which contains the fuses
for the individual circuits, is located in-
side the storage compartment. (See
page 3-14 for storage compartment
cover removal and installation proce-
dures.)If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
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CAUTION:@ Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly a
fire. @3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
1. Ignitor unit panel
2. Spare fuse
3. Main fuse
1. Fuse box
2. Odometer fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Headlight fuse
5. Carburetor heater fuse
6. Spare fuse (´ 3)
7. Signaling system fuse
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Odometer fuse: 5 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Carburetor heater fuse: 15 A
Signaling system fuse: 10 A
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