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6. 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 dis-
charged. Keep in mind that the battery tends
to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is
equipped with optional electrical accessories.
NOTICEECB00932To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead
Acid) battery, a special (constant-voltage)
battery charger is re quired. Using a con-
ventional battery charger will damage the
battery. To store the battery
 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.
 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 perma-
nent battery damage.
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Battery band
3. Negative battery lead (black)
2
1
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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 the negative battery lead by install-
ing their bolt. NOTICE: When installing
the battery, the main switch must be
off, and the positive lead must be con-
nected before the negative lead.
[ECB01111]
3. Hook the battery bands.
4. Install the air intake duct panel by install- ing the quick fastener screws.
5. Install the hood.EBU32650Jump-startingJump-starting the vehicle should be avoided.
The battery should be removed and charged
instead.
WARNING
EWB03430To avoid battery explosion and/or serious
damage to the electrical system:
 Do not connect the negative lead of the
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery.
 Do not touch the positive lead of the
jumper cable to the negative lead.
 Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batteries. However, if the vehicle must be jump-started,
proceed as follows.
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Battery band
3. Negative battery lead (black)
2
1
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1. Turn the key to “ ” (off).
2. Remove the hood. (See page 8-10 forhood removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Using a charged 12-volt battery, connect
the positive lead of the jumper cable to
the positive terminal of the battery in the
vehicle and the other end of the positive
lead to the positive terminal of the
charged battery. 4. Connect the negative lead of the jumper
cable to the negative terminal of the
charged battery and the other end of the
negative lead to an unpainted metal sur-
face of the frame of the vehicle to be
started.
5. Start the engine. (Refer to “Starting the engine” on page 6-2.)
6. After the engine starts, disconnect the
negative lead of the jumper cable from
the frame and charged battery, and then1. Jumper cable positive lead
1
1. Jumper cable negative lead
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disconnect the positive lead of the jump-
er cable from the charged battery and the
battery in the vehicle.
7. Install the hood.
EBU33100Fuse replacementThe main fuse, the fuel injection system fuse,
the EPS fuse, and the fuse box are located
under the hood. (See page 8-10 for hood re-
moval and installation procedures.)
1. Fuse box
2. Main fuse
3. EPS fuse
4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Fuel injection system spare fuse
1 3
2
4
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If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “ ” (off) and turn off the
electrical circuit in question.
NOTICEECB00641To prevent accidental short-circuiting,
turn off the main switch when checking or
replacing a fuse. 2. Remove the hood. (See page 8-10 forhood removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the specified amperage. Never use any
material in place of the proper fuse.
Using an improper fuse can cause
damage to the electrical system and
may lead to a fire.
[EWB03440]
1. Backup fuse “BACK UP” (for clock)
2. Ignition fuse “IGNITION”
3. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse “DIFF”
4. Auxiliary DC jack fuse “TERMINAL”
5. Signaling system fuse “SIGNAL”
6. Headlight fuse “HEAD”
7. Spare fuse
8. Radiator fan motor fuse “FAN”
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2
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4. Turn the key to “ ” (on) and turn on theelectrical circuit in question to check if
the device operates. If the fuse blows
again immediately, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
5. Install the hood.EBU32670Replacing a headlight bulbIf a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as fol-
lows. 1. Remove the cover at the rear of the head- light by pulling it off.
Specified fuses:Main fuse:40.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 25.0 A
Backup fuse: 10.0 A
EPS fuse: 40.0 A
1. Cover at the rear of the headlight
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2. Remove the headlight bulb cover by pull-ing it off.
3. Disconnect the headlight coupler. 4. Unhook the headlight bulb holder.1. Headlight bulb cover
1
1. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb holder
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5. Wait for the headlight bulb to cool beforetouching or removing it. Remove the
burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
6. Place a new headlight bulb into position, and then secure it with the bulb holder.
NOTICE: Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of the
glass, the luminosity of the bulb, and
the bulb life will be adversely affected.
Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb using a
cloth moistened with alcohol or thin-
ner.
[ECB00652]
7. Connect the headlight coupler.
8. Install the bulb cover and the cover at the rear of the headlight. NOTICE: Make
sure the headlight bulb cover is se-
curely fitted over the bulb holder and
seated properly.
[ECB02210]
9. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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