Yamaha VMAX VMX17 Owner's Manual page 87

4. Remove the main fuse (together
with the holding band) from its
holder.
5. Disconnect coupler A.
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1. Main fuse
2. Holding band
3. Coupler A
6. Remove the rubber damper.
1. Rubber damper
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7. Unfold the heat insulator as
shown.
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1. Heat insulator
2. Battery
8. Pull the battery out of its compart-
ment.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
battery tends to discharge more quickly
if the vehicle is equipped with optional
electrical accessories.
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NOTICE
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional battery
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charger will damage the battery.
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
2. If the battery will be stored for more
To install the battery
TIP
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
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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.
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than two months, check it at least
once a month and fully charge it if
necessary.
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