2003 Yamaha Motorsports RX-1 Owners Manual - Page 91

2003 Yamaha Motorsports RX-1 Manual

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CAUTION: @ Returning to service after storage When returning your snowmobile to service, reinstall the V-belt and adjust the drive track, and install the battery. Remove the spark plugs and clean or replace them if necessary. Perform all other pre-operation and seasonal maintenance checks listed in the periodic maintenance chart. For peak performance, it is recommended that you have your snowmobile checked and tuned by a Yamaha dealer. They have the experience and training to help you get the maximum performance and use of your Yamaha snowmobile. G G G Always keep the battery charged. Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage. To charge a sealed-type (MF) battery, a special (constant-voltage) battery charger is required. Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery. If you do not have access to a sealed-type (MF) battery charger, have a Yamaha dealer charge your battery. Do not charge the battery quickly. Charge the battery for 10 hours at 1.8 amperes. @ 7. Drive track Loosen the drive track, and block up the chassis so that the track is suspended above the ground. 8. V-belt Remove the V-belt and store separately. 9. Storage Store the snowmobile in a dry, well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight. Put a fabric cover over the snowmobile, preferably one that is designed for it. Do not use a plastic or vinyl cover-condensation could be trapped underneath which could increase the chances of rusting. 10-2

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10-2
CAUTION
:
@
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
To charge a sealed-type (MF) battery,
a special (constant-voltage) battery
charger is required. Using a conven-
tional battery charger will damage
the battery. If you do not have
access to a sealed-type (MF) battery
charger,
have
a
Yamaha
dealer
charge your battery.
Do not charge the battery quickly.
Charge the battery for 10 hours at
1.8 amperes.
@
7. Drive track
Loosen the drive track, and block up the
chassis so that the track is suspended
above the ground.
8. V-belt
Remove the V-belt and store separately.
9. Storage
Store the snowmobile in a dry, well-venti-
lated place out of direct sunlight. Put a fab-
ric cover over the snowmobile, preferably
one that is designed for it. Do not use a
plastic or vinyl cover—condensation could
be
trapped
underneath
which
could
increase the chances of rusting.
Returning to service after storage
When returning your snowmobile to ser-
vice, reinstall the V-belt and adjust the
drive track, and install the battery.
Remove the spark plugs and clean or
replace them if necessary. Perform all
other pre-operation and seasonal mainte-
nance checks listed in the periodic mainte-
nance chart.
For peak performance, it is recommended
that you have your snowmobile checked
and tuned by a Yamaha dealer. They have
the experience and training to help you get
the maximum performance and use of your
Yamaha snowmobile.