Fittings And Fasteners; Battery - Yamaha VK10A Owner's Manual

1. Locking pin
3. Turn the headlight beam adjusting
screws in or out to adjust the headlight
beams. The headlight beams move as
follows depending on the turning direc-
tion of the headlight beam adjusting
screws.
Direction (a): Down and to the left
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Direction (b): Up and to the right
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Direction (c): Down and to the right
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Direction (d): Up and to the left
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1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
4. Install the locking pin, and then close the
shroud.
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Fittings and fasteners

Check the tightness of the fittings and fasten-
ers.
Tighten in proper sequence and torque if nec-
essary.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Battery

This model is equipped with a VRLA (Valve
Regulated Lead Acid) battery. There is no
need to check the electrolyte or to add distilled
water. However, the battery lead connections
need to be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
EWS00540
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous. It contains sulfuric acid and can
cause severe burns. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing.
ANTIDOTE:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
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INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of wa-
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ter or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call
physician immediately.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes
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and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away. Venti-
late when charging or using in an en-
closed space. Always shield your eyes
when working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Charge or have a Yamaha dealer charge the
battery as soon as possible if it seems to have
discharged. Keep in mind that the battery
tends to discharge more quickly if the snow-
mobile is equipped with electrical accesso-
ries.
EWS00610
WARNING
Never smoke around the battery while it
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is being charged. Sparks may ignite the
hydrogen gas created by the battery.
Disconnect the negative lead first, then
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the positive lead from the battery.
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