2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture GT Owners Manual - Page 79

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Storage G G 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. Drive track Loosen the drive track and block up the chassis so that the track is suspended above the ground. V-belt Remove the V-belt and store separately. 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. Returning to service after storage When returning your snowmobile to service, install the V-belt and battery and adjust the drive track. 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. NOTE: Before installing the battery, have a Yamaha dealer inspect and fully charge it. For peak performance, it is recommended that you have your snowmobile checked and tuned by a Yamaha dealer. The dealer has the experience and training to help you get the maximum performance and use out of your Yamaha snowmobile. 73

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Storage
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To charge a sealed-type (MF) battery, a
special
(constant-voltage)
battery
charger is required. Using a convention-
al battery charger will damage the bat-
tery. 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.
Drive track
Loosen the drive track and block up the chas-
sis so that the track is suspended above the
ground.
V-belt
Remove the V-belt and store separately.
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 un-
derneath which could increase the chances of
rusting.
Returning to service after storage
When returning your snowmobile to service,
install the V-belt and battery and adjust the
drive track.
Remove the spark plugs and clean or replace
them if necessary. Perform all other pre-oper-
ation and seasonal maintenance checks list-
ed in the periodic maintenance chart.
NOTE:
Before installing the battery, have a Yamaha
dealer inspect and fully charge it.
For peak performance, it is recommended
that you have your snowmobile checked and
tuned by a Yamaha dealer. The dealer has
the experience and training to help you get
the maximum performance and use out of
your Yamaha snowmobile.