2011 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Owners Manual - Page 68

2011 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 3. Fully charge the battery before installation. NOTICE: When installing the battery, be sure the key is turned to "OFF", then connect the positive lead before connecting the negative lead. [ECA16840] EAU23601 Replacing the fuses Specified fuses: Main fuse: 20.0 A Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A 7 4. After installation, make sure that the battery leads are properly connected to the battery terminals and that the breather hose is properly routed, in good condition, and not obstructed. NOTICE: If the breather hose is positioned in such a way that the frame is exposed to electrolyte or gas expelled from the battery, the frame could suffer structural and external damages. [ECA10601] 1. Main fuse 2. Spare main fuse 3. Signaling system fuse 3. Turn the key to "ON" and turn on the electrical circuit in question to check if the device operates. 4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system. The main fuse and the signaling system fuse holders are located under the rider seat. (See page 4-9.) If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to "OFF" and turn off the electrical circuit in question. 2. 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 avoid causing extensive damage to the electrical system and possibly a fire. [EWA15131] 7-32

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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3.
Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
NOTICE:
When install-
ing the battery, be sure the key
is turned to “OFF”, then con-
nect the positive lead before
connecting the negative lead.
[ECA16840]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals and
that the breather hose is properly
routed, in good condition, and not
obstructed.
NOTICE:
If
the
breather hose is positioned in
such a way that the frame is ex-
posed to electrolyte or gas ex-
pelled from the battery, the
frame could suffer structural
and external damages.
[ECA10601]
EAU23601
Replacing the fuses
The main fuse and the signaling sys-
tem fuse holders are located under the
rider seat. (See page 4-9.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1.
Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2.
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
avoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15131]
3.
Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
1.
Main fuse
2.
Spare main fuse
3.
Signaling system fuse
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
20.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A