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battery lead to the battery’s posi-
tive (+) terminal.
10. Connect and tighten the negative
battery lead to the battery’s nega-
tive (–) terminal.
11. Install the seat.
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 the specif-
ic gravity of the electrolyte at least
once a month and fully charge the
battery whenever 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 and
that the breather hose is properly
routed, in good condition, and not
obstructed.
CAUTION:
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If the breather hose is positioned insuch a way that the frame is ex-
posed to electrolyte or gas expelled
from the battery, the frame could
suffer structural and external dam-
ages.
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Replacing the fuse
The fuse holder is located behind panel
B. (See page 6-5.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
all electrical circuits.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
1. Fuse
2. Spare fuse
Specified fuse:
20.0 A
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CAUTION:
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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 circuits to check if the
devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
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Replacing the headlight bulb
This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove cowling A. (See
page 6-5.)
2. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the bolts.
3. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.4. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by turning it counterclockwise, and
then remove the defective bulb.
1. Bolt
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1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
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Identification numbers
Record the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces pro-
vided below for assistance when
ordering spare parts from a Yamaha
dealer or for reference in case the vehi-
cle is stolen.
KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUM-
BER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
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Key identification number
The key identification number is
stamped into the key. Record this num-
ber in the space provided and use it for
reference when ordering a new key.
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.
NOTE:
The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motorcy-
cle with the licensing authority in your
area.
1. Key identification number
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1. Vehicle identification number
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