2005 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 72
2005 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR • INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or milk and immediately call a physician. • EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention. Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas. Therefore, keep sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., away from the battery and provide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space. KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. ECA10610 G 1. Battery 2. Battery breather hose 3. Pass through the cable guide. 1. Positive battery lead (red) 2. Starter motor lead (black) G 6 CAUTION: Use only distilled water, as tap water contains minerals that are harmful to the battery. 10. Check and, if necessary, correct the breather hose routing. 11. Install the ignition coil assemblies by installing the bolts. 12. Connect the couplers. 13. Connect and tighten the positive battery lead and the starter motor lead to the starter motor relay. EWA10780 14. Connect and tighten the negative battery lead to the battery. 15. Install the rider seat. To store the battery 1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the battery, fully charge it, and then place it in a cool, dry place. 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 necessary. 3. Fully charge the battery before installation. WARNING Pass the positive battery lead and starter lead through the hole in the ignition coil bracket as shown. Improper routing of these leads could bring about a short circuit, causing the engine and lights to fail and possibly resulting in an accident. 6-32