Yamaha C3 2008 Owner's Manual page 56

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
1
The battery is located under the seat.
Remove panel C to access the battery.
(See page 6-7.)
2
To charge the battery
3
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
4
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
battery tends to discharge more quickly
if the vehicle is equipped with optional
5
electrical accessories.
6
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
7
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place. NO-
8
TICE: When removing the battery,
be sure the key is turned to
9
"OFF", then disconnect the
negative lead before disconnect-
ing the positive lead.
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.
NOTICE
8 8 8 8 8 Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery dam-
age.
8 8 8 8 8 To charge a sealed-type (MF) bat-
tery, a special (constant-voltage)
battery charger is required. Us-
ing a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.
If you do not have access to a
sealed-type (MF) battery charger,
have a Yamaha dealer charge
your battery.
8 8 8 8 8 After installing the battery, be
sure to turn the main switch from
[ECA16302]
"ON" to "OFF" three times in 3
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seconds intervals to initialize the
idle speed control system.
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