Yamaha VMAX VMX17 Owner's Manual page 88

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
NOTICE
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.
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.
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NOTICE: When removing the
battery, be sure the key is
turned to "OFF", then discon-
nect the negative lead before
disconnecting the positive lead.
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2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully char-
ge it if necessary.
To install the battery
TIP
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
1. Place the battery in its compart-
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ment.
2. Fold the heat insulator back to its
original position. NOTICE: Make
sure that the heat insulator is in
its original position and it is
properly folded.
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1. Heat insulator
3. Install the rubber damper.
4. Connect coupler A.
5. Install the main fuse (together with
the holding band) on its holder.
6. Place the battery cover (together
with the ECU) in the original posi-
tion, and then install the bolts.
7. Connect the positive battery lead
first, then connect the negative
battery lead by installing their bolt.
NOTICE: When installing the
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battery, be sure the key is
turned to "OFF", then connect
the positive lead before con-
necting the negative lead.
8. Install the cowling.
NOTICE
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Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
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