2004 YAMAHA WR 450F battery

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WARNING
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas
and contain electrolyte which is made of
poisonous and highly caustic sulfuric acid.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:
Wear protective eye gear when handling
or working near batteries.
Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or
open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes).
DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Avoid bodily contact with electrolyte as it
can cause severe burns or permanent eye
injury.
FIRST AID IN CASE OF BODILY CONTACT:
EXTERNAL
Skin — Wash with water.
Eyes — Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get immediate medical attention.
INTERNAL
Drink large quantities of water or milk fol-
lowed with milk of magnesia, beaten egg
or vegetable oil. Get immediate medical
attention.
CAUTION:
Charging time, charging amperage and
charging voltage for an MF battery are dif-
ferent from those of conventional batteries.
The MF battery should be charged as
explained in the charging method illustra-
tions. If the battery is overcharged, the
electrolyte level will drop considerably.
Therefore, take special care when charging
the battery.
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NOTE:
Since MF batteries are sealed, it is not possi-
ble to check the charge state of the battery by
measuring the specific gravity of the electro-
lyte. Therefore, the charge of the battery has
to be checked by measuring the voltage at the
battery terminals.
1. Remove:
Seat
2. Disconnect:
Battery leads
(from the battery terminals)
CAUTION:
First, disconnect the negative battery lead
1, and then the positive battery lead 2.
3. Remove:
Battery band
Battery
4. Measure:
Battery charge
Measurement steps:
Connect a pocket tester 1 to the battery
terminals.
Tester positive probe →
battery positive terminal
Tester negative probe →
battery negative terminal
NOTE:
The charge state of an MF battery can be
checked by measuring its open-circuit
voltage (i.e., the voltage when the positive
terminal is disconnected).
No charging is necessary when the open-
circuit voltage equals or exceeds 12.8 V.

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ÅRelationship between the open-circuit voltage
and the charging time at 20 ˚C (68 ˚F)
(These values vary with the temperature, the
condition of the battery plates, and the electro-
lyte level.)
ıOpen-circuit voltage
ÇCharging time (hours)
ÎTime (minutes)
‰Charging condition of the battery
ÏAmbient temperature 20 ˚C (68 ˚F)
aCharging
bCheck the open-circuit voltage.
5. Charge:
Battery
(refer to the appropriate charging
method illustration)
WARNING
Do not quick charge a battery.
CAUTION:
Never remove the MF battery sealing
caps.
Do not use a high-rate battery charger
since it forces a high-amperage current
into the battery quickly and can cause
battery overheating and battery plate
damage.
If it is impossible to regulate the charging
current on the battery charger, be careful
not to overcharge the battery.
When charging a battery, be sure to
remove it from the machine. (If charging
has to be done with the battery mounted
on the machine, disconnect the negative
battery lead from the battery terminal.)
To reduce the chance of sparks, do not
plug in the battery charger until the bat-
tery charger leads are connected to the
battery.
Check the charge of the battery, as shown
in the charts and the following example.
Example
Open-circuit voltage = 12.0 V
Charging time = 6.5 hours
Charge of the battery = 20 ~ 30% Å

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Before removing the battery charger lead
clips from the battery terminals, be sure
to turn off the battery charger.
Make sure the battery charger lead clips
are in full contact with the battery termi-
nal and that they are not shorted. A cor-
roded battery charger lead clip may
generate heat in the contact area and a
weak clip spring may cause sparks.
If the battery becomes hot to the touch at
any time during the charging process,
disconnect the battery charger and let the
battery cool before reconnecting it. Hot
batteries can explode!
As shown in the following illustration, the
open-circuit voltage of an MF battery sta-
bilizes about 30 minutes after charging
has been completed. Therefore, wait
30 minutes after charging is completed
before measuring the open-circuit volt-
age.

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Charging method using a variable voltage charger

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Charging method using a constant voltage charger

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FUSE INSPECTION
6. Install:
Battery
Battery band
7. Connect:
Battery leads
(to the battery terminals)
CAUTION:
First, connect the positive lead 1, then the
negative lead 2.
8. Check:
Battery terminals
Dirt → Clean with a wire brush.
Loose connection → Connect properly.
9. Lubricate:
Battery terminal
10. Install:
Seat
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FUSE INSPECTION
CAUTION:
To avoid a short circuit, always set the
main switch to “OFF” when checking or
replacing a fuse.
1. Remove:
Seat
Fuse cover
2. Check:
Continuity
2Reserve fuse
Recommended lubricant
Lithium soap base grease
Checking steps:
Remove the fuse 1.
Connect the pocket tester to the fuse and
check the continuity.
NOTE:
Set the pocket tester selector to “Ω × 1”.
Pocket tester
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If the pocket tester indicates “∞”, replace
the fuse.
2
1

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ENGENGINE REMOVAL
Extent of removal:1 Engine removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Crankcase cover (left) Refer to “AC MAGNETO AND
STARTER CLUTCH” section for remov-
ing the starter motor lead.
Disconnect the starter motor
lead.Refer to “ELECTRIC STARTING SYS-
TEM” section in the CHAPTER 6.
Negative battery lead Disconnect at the starter motor side.
1 Engine skid plate (front) 1
2 Neutral switch 1
3 Oil hose 2
4 Chain cover 1
5 Nut (drive sprocket) 1
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”. 6 Lock washer 1
7 Drive sprocket 1
8 Clip 1
9 Bolt (brake pedal) 1
10 Brake pedal 1
1