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3. Remove the battery holding plate by remov-
ing the nuts.
4. Disconnect the negative battery lead first, then the positive battery lead by removing
their bolt. NOTICE: When removing the bat-
tery, the main switch must be off, and the
negative lead must be disconnected be-
fore the positive lead.
[ECB01002]
5. Pull the battery out of its compartment.
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 ATV is equipped with optional elec-
trical accessories.
1. Carrier bolt (under the fenders)
2. Carrier bolt (lower)
1
2
2
1
1. Battery holding plate
2. Nut
3. Negative battery lead (black)
4. Positive battery lead (red)
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NOTICEECB00932To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid)
battery, a special (constant-voltage) battery
charger is required. Using a conventional bat-
tery charger will damage the battery. To store the battery
If the ATV will not be used for more than one
month, remove the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.
If the battery will be stored for more than two
months, check it at least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.NOTICEECB00941Always keep the battery charged. Storing a
discharged battery can cause permanent bat-
tery damage. To install the batteryTIPBe sure the battery is fully charged. 1. Place the battery in its compartment. 2. Connect the positive battery lead first, then
connect the negative battery lead by installing
their bolt. NOTICE: When installing the bat-
tery, the main switch must be off, and the
positive lead must be connected before
the negative lead.
[ECB01111]
3. Install the battery holding plate by installing the nuts.
4. Install the front carrier by installing the bolts and tightening them to the specified torques.1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
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