Instrument and control functions
3-20
3
EAU13435
Catalytic converterThe exhaust system contains catalytic
converter(s) to reduce harmful exhaust
emissions.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or child ren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a buil d-up of
heat.
EAUM4110
SeatsPassen ger seat
To remove the passenger seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn the key counter-
clockwise.
2. Lift the rear of the passenger seat and pull it backward. To install the passenger seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the passenger seat into the seat
holder as shown, and then push
the rear of the seat down to lock it
in place.
2. Remove the key.
Ri der seat
To remove the rider seat1. Remove the passenger seat, and then remove the hexagon wrench
located on the rear of the rider
seat.
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
3. Passenger seat
2
13
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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EAU50212
BatteryThe battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-20.)
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 an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe b
urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, ad minister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk an d im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes an d seek prompt
me dical attention.
Batteries pro duce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the b attery and 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 b attery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
h a ve d is c h ar g e d . K e e p i n m i nd th a t th e 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 b attery
char ger will d amage 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 removin g the
b attery, be sure to turn the main
switch off, then d isconnect the
ne gative lead 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
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in- stallation. NOTICE: When install-
in g the b attery, be sure to turn
the main switch off, then con-
1. Battery
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Positive battery lead (red)
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2
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