Fittings And Fasteners; Battery - Yamaha FX Nytro FX10Y Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
3. Install the shroud.
ESU12290

Fittings and fasteners

Check the tightness of the fittings and fasten-
ers.
Tighten in proper sequence and torque if nec-
essary.
ESU12303

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.
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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.
Connect the positive lead first, then the
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negative lead to the battery when install-
ing the battery.
Never connect the battery to or discon-
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nect it from the snowmobile while it is
being charged. Sparks may ignite the
hydrogen gas created by the battery.
Make sure that the battery terminals are
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tight.
ECS00842
NOTICE
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
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Lead Acid) battery, a special (constant-
voltage) battery charger is required. If
you do not have access to a constant-
voltage battery charger, have a Yamaha
dealer charge your battery. Using a con-
ventional battery charger will damage
the battery.
Do not charge the battery quickly.
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