2010 Yamaha Motorsports Raider Owners Manual - Page 66

2010 Yamaha Motorsports Raider Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT battery tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories. ECA16520 NOTICE To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) 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 constant-voltage battery charger, have a Yamaha dealer charge your 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 removing the battery, be sure the key is turned to "OFF", then disconnect the negative lead before disconnecting the positive lead. [ECA16302] 3. Fully charge the battery before installation. 4. After installation, make sure that the battery leads are properly connected to the battery terminals. 5. Install the wire harness protective cover. TIP Be sure the wire harness protective cover is installed, so that it is completely wrapped around the wire harness and the top flaps are closed. ECA16530 EAU42584 Replacing the fuses The main fuse, the fuel injection system fuse, and the fuse box, which contains the fuses for the individual circuits, are located under the rider seat. (See page 4-12.) If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to "OFF" and turn off the electrical circuit in question. 2. Unhook the battery band, and then remove the battery cover. NOTICE Always keep the battery charged. Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage. 2 7 1 1. Battery band 2. Battery cover 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. 7-25 3. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage. WARNING! Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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battery tends to discharge more quickly
if the vehicle is equipped with optional
electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16520
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery. If
you do not have access to a con-
stant-voltage battery charger, have a
Yamaha dealer charge your 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 removing the
battery, be sure the key is
turned to “OFF”, then discon-
nect the negative lead before
disconnecting the positive lead.
[ECA16302]
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.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.
5.
Install the wire harness protective
cover.
TIP
Be sure the wire harness protective
cover is installed, so that it is complete-
ly wrapped around the wire harness
and the top flaps are closed.
NOTICE
ECA16530
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
EAU42584
Replacing the fuses
The main fuse, the fuel injection system
fuse, and the fuse box, which contains
the fuses for the individual circuits, are
located under the rider seat. (See page
4-12.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1.
Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2.
Unhook the battery band, and then
remove the battery cover.
3.
Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than recommended to
1.
Battery band
2.
Battery cover
2
1