To store the battery
1. If the motorcycle will not be used
for 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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2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check the
specific gravity of the electrolyte
at least once a month and fully
charge the battery whenever nec-
essary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation. NOTICE: When install-
ing the battery, be sure the key
is turned to "OFF", then connect
the positive lead before con-
necting the negative lead.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals
and that the breather hose is
properly routed, in good condi-
tion, and not obstructed. NOTICE:
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
If the breather hose is posi-
tioned in such a way that the
frame is exposed to electrolyte
or gas expelled from the bat-
tery, the frame could suffer
structural and external damag-
es.
[ECA10602]
[ECA16841]
Replacing the fuses
The fuse boxes, which contains the
fuses for the individual circuits, are lo-
cated under the rider seat. (See page
3-18.)
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1. Fuse box
If a fuse for the individual circuits is
blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to "OFF" and turn off
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
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the electrical circuit in question.
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15132]
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