To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the
battery as soon as possible if it seems
to have discharged. Keep in mind that
the battery tends to discharge more
quickly if the vehicle is equipped with
optional electrical accessories.
ECA16520
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (cons-
tant-voltage) battery charger is
required. Using a conventional bat-
tery charger will damage the bat-
tery. If you do not have access to a
constant-voltage battery charger,
have a Yamaha dealer charge your
battery.
To store the battery1. 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. NOTI-
CE: When removing the battery,
be sure the key is turned to
“OFF”, 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 installation.
4. After installation, make sure that the battery leads are properly
connected to the battery termi-
nals.
ECA16530
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
EAUS1771
Replacing the fuses
1. Fuse box
2. Hazard fuse
The fuse box, which contains the
fuses for the individual circuits, is
located behind cowling A. (See page
6-8).
TIP
The main fuse, which is in a different
and hard-to-reach location, must be
replaced by a Yamaha dealer.
If a fuse for the individual circuits 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
NOTICE
NOTICE
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