Yamaha MTM660N Owner's Manual page 74

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
3. Remove the diagnostic connector
by pulling it upward.
4. Remove the battery cover by re-
moving the bolts.
1 1
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1. Diagnostic connector
2. Battery cover
3. Bolt
1 1
2 2
3 3
1. Battery cover
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Negative battery lead (black)
2 2
4. Battery
5. Battery band
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltage) battery charger is re-
3 3
quired. Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.
4 4
5 5
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
2. If the battery will be stored for
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
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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 to turn the main
switch off, then disconnect the
negative lead before discon-
necting the positive lead.
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
stallation. NOTICE: When install-
ing the battery, be sure to turn
the main switch off, then con-
nect the positive lead before
connecting the negative lead.
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