2005 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 71

2005 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the electrolyte level. 2. Check the electrolyte level in the battery. NOTE: The electrolyte should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. 5. Disconnect the negative battery lead from the battery. 6. Disconnect the positive battery lead and the starter motor lead from the starter motor relay. 1. Ignition coil assembly 2. Bolt 3. Coupler 1. Starter motor lead (black) 2. Positive battery lead (red) 3. Negative battery lead 9. Add distilled water to raise the electrolyte to the maximum level mark. EWA10760 6 WARNING G 7. Disconnect the couplers shown. 8. Remove the ignition coil assemblies by removing the bolts. 1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark 3. If the electrolyte is at or below the minimum level mark, continue with the following steps. 4. Remove the rider seat. (See page 3-9.) 6-31 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sulfuric acid, which causes severe burns. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes or clothing and always shield your eyes when working near batteries. In case of contact, administer the following FIRST AID. • EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-31
6
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned
straight up when checking the electro-
lyte level.
2. Check the electrolyte level in the
battery.
NOTE:
The electrolyte should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
3.
If the electrolyte is at or below the
minimum level mark, continue with
the following steps.
4.
Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-9.)
5. Disconnect the negative battery
lead from the battery.
6. Disconnect the positive battery
lead and the starter motor lead
from the starter motor relay.
7.
Disconnect the couplers shown.
8. Remove the ignition coil assem-
blies by removing the bolts.
9. Add distilled water to raise the
electrolyte to the maximum level
mark.
WARNING
EWA10760
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
1.
Maximum level mark
2.
Minimum level mark
1.
Starter motor lead (black)
2.
Positive battery lead (red)
3.
Negative battery lead
1.
Ignition coil assembly
2. Bolt
3. Coupler