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NOTICE
ECA10621
Never attempt to remove the battery
cell seals, as this woul d permanently
d amag e the battery.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. Usin g a conventional battery
char ger will damag e the b attery.To store the b attery
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 to turn the main switch off, then
disconnect the
ne gative lea d before discon-
nectin g the positive lea d.
[ECA16304]
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 battery, be sure to
turn the main switch off, then
connect the positive lea d b efore
connectin g the ne gative lea d.
[ECA16842]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a d ischar ged battery can
cause permanent battery damag e.
EAU78861
Replacin g the fuseThe fuse is located behind panel B.
(See page 6-8.)
To access the fuse, remove the starter
relay cover, and then disconnect the
starter relay coupler.1. Starter relay cover
1. Starter relay coupler
1
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The spare fuse is located on the rear of
the starter relay holder.
To access the spare fuse, remove the
starter relay (together with its holder)
by pulling it out, then turn the starter re-
lay over. If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “ ” and turn off all electrical circuits.
2. 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]
3. Turn the key to “ ” and turn on
the electrical circuits to check if
the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
1. Fuse
2. Starter relay holder
1
2
1. Spare fuse
2. Starter relay holder
3. Starter relay
Specified fuse:
15.0 A
1 2
3
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