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Batteries pro duce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the battery an d pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclose d
space.
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To char ge 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 char ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-volta ge) battery char ger is re-
quire d. Using a conventional battery
char ger will dama ge the b attery.
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 removin g the
b attery, be sure the key is
turne d to “OFF” before discon-
nectin g the coupler.
[ECA16323]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully char-
ge it if necessary. 3. Fully charge the battery before
installation. NOTICE: When in-
stallin g the b attery, be sure the
key is turned to “OFF” before
connectin g the coupler.
[ECA16931]
NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a d ischar ged battery can
cause permanent b attery damag e.
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Replacin g the fuse
The fuse is located inside the battery
coupler.
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 seat. (See page 4-9.)
3. Remove the battery cover by re- moving the bolts.
4. Disconnect the battery coupler. 5. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive dam-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
6. Connect the battery coupler.
7. Install the battery cover by install-
ing the bolts.
8. Install the seat.
9. Turn the key to “ON”.
10. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
1. Battery coupler
2. Spare fuse
3. Fuse
1. Bolt
2. Battery
3. Battery cover
3
2
1
1. Battery coupler
Specified fuse:
10.0 A
1
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