2018 YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS battery

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WARNING
EWB03410Avoid battery contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Shield eyes when working near
batteries. Keep out of reach of children.
You could be poisoned or severely burned
by the sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte. In
case of accidental contact with battery
electrolyte:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Get prompt
medical attention.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
WARNING
EWB03420Batteries may produce explosive gases.
Ventilate when charging or using in a
closed space. Keep batteries away from
sparks, flames, cigarettes, or other sourc-
es of ignition. To remove the battery1. Turn the key to “ ” (off).
2. Remove panel A. (See page 8-11.)
3. Remove the battery holding plate by re- moving the bolts.
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4. Disconnect the negative battery lead first,then the positive battery lead by remov-
ing their bolt. NOTICE: When removing
the battery, the main switch must be
off, and the negative lead must be dis-
connected before the positive lead.
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5. Pull the battery out of its compartment.
To charge the battery
 Remove it from vehicle and confirm the rec-
ommended charging rate as specified on
the battery itself.
 Select a suitable charger and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, or have a
Yamaha dealer charge it for you.
1. Battery holding plate
2. Bolt
1 2
2
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Battery
1
2
3
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Keep in mind that the battery tends to dis-
charge more quickly if the vehicle is
equipped with optional electrical accesso-
ries.NOTICEECB00933To charge a VRLA (valve-regulated lead-
acid) battery, a special battery charger is
required. Using a conventional 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.
NOTICEECB00942Always keep the battery charged. Stor-
ing the battery in a discharged state for
an extended period of time will cause
permanent battery damage.
 Do not store the battery in an excessive-
ly cold or warm place [below freezing or
above 30 °C (90 °F)]. 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]
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3. Install the battery holding plate by install-ing the bolts.
4. Install the panel.TIP Make sure the battery leads are installed as
shown.
 Fully charge the battery before installing it.
EBU35244Jump-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. Turn the key to “ ” (off).
2. Remove panel A. (See page 8-11.)
3. Remove the passenger seat cushion. (See page 4-26.)
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Battery
1
2
3
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4. Using a charged 12-volt battery, connectthe positive lead of the jumper cable to
the positive terminal of the battery in the
YXZ1000R and the other end of the pos-
itive lead to the positive terminal of the
charged battery.
5. 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 passenger seat frame near the
center console in the YXZ1000R. 6. Start the engine. (See page 6-2.)
7. After the engine starts, disconnect the
negative lead of the jumper cable from
the seat frame and charged battery, and
then disconnect the positive lead of the
jumper cable from the charged battery
and the battery in the YXZ1000R.
8. Install the seat cushion and the panel.1. Jumper cable positive lead
1
1. Jumper cable negative lead
1
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EBU35911Troubleshooting chartsStarting problems or poor engine performanceCheck the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the battery.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Operate the electric starter.4. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Remove the spark plugs
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The battery is good.
DryWet
Operate the electric starter.
Check the battery lead connections,
and have a Yamaha dealer charge
the battery if necessary.
The engine does not start.
Check the ignition.
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6. If storing in a humid or salt-air atmo-sphere, coat all exposed metal surfaces
with a light film of oil. Do not apply oil to
any rubber parts or the seat covers.
7. Remove the battery and charge it. Store
it in a dry place and recharge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively warm or cold place [less than 0
°C (30 °F) or more than 30 °C (90 °F)].
Use of fuel stabilizer eliminates the need to
drain the fuel system. Consult a Yamaha
dealer if the fuel system needs to be drained.
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Spring/shock absorber type:Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 432 mm (17.0 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:U1-H11L
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 28.0 AhBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
LED
Interior light: LED (for equipped models)
Tail/brake light:
LED
Neutral indicator light: LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Reverse indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light: LED Parking brake indicator light:
LED
Differential gear lock indicator light: LED
EPS warning light:
LED
Helmet/Seat belt indicator light: 14 V, 0.85 W × 2
Shift timing indicator light: LED
Half clutch indicator light:
LED
Launch system indicator light: LED
YCC-S system warning light: LED
Fuses:Main fuse:50.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
EPS fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
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