Yamaha YFM250 Owner's Manual page 116

To charge the battery
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 ATV is equipped with optional electri-
cal accessories.
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NOTICE
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid)
battery, a special (constant-voltage) battery
charger is required. Using a conventional bat-
tery charger will damage the battery.
To store the battery
●
If the ATV will not be used for more than one
8
month, remove the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.
●
If the battery will be stored for more than two
months, check it at least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
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NOTICE
Always keep the battery charged. Storing a dis-
charged battery can cause permanent battery
damage.
To install the battery
TIP
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
1. Place the battery in its compartment.
2. Connect the positive battery lead first, then
connect the negative battery lead by installing
their bolt. NOTICE: When installing the bat-
tery, the main switch must be off, and the
positive lead must be connected before
the negative lead.
1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
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