2016 YAMAHA MT-25 key battery

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EAU62521
BatteryThe battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-16.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severeburns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
NOTICE
ECA10621
Never attempt to remove the battery
cell seals, as this would permanently
damage the battery.To 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 quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.NOTICE
ECA16522
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.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.
NOTICE: When removing the
battery, be sure the key is
1. Battery
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Positive battery lead (red)
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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 in-
stallation. NOTICE: When install-
ing the battery, be sure the key
is turned to “ ”, then connect
the positive lead before con-
necting the negative lead.
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4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
EAU62773
Replacing the fusesThe main fuse is located under the
passenger seat. The fuse box, which
contains the fuses for the individual cir-
cuits, is located behind the center pan-
el. (See page 3-16.)
To access the main fuse, proceed as
follows.
1. Remove the passenger seat. (See
page 3-16.)
2. Remove the tray by removing the
quick fasteners.
3. Pull back the starter relay cover.4. Disconnect the starter relay cou-
pler by pressing from both sides.
5. Connect the starter relay coupler,
and then slide the cover to its orig-
inal position.
6. Place the tray in its original posi-
tion, and then install the quick fas-
teners.
7. Install the passenger seat.
TIPTo access the fuse box, remove the
center cover. (See page 3-16.)
1. Quick fastener
2. Tray
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1. Starter relay cover
2. Starter relay coupler
3. Main fuse
4. Spare main fuse
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