2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture Owners Manual - Page 79
2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture Manual
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away. Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed 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 snowmobile is equipped with electrical accessories. EWS00610 ESU13421 Replacing a fuse EWS00550 WARNING Be sure to use the specified fuse. A wrong fuse could cause electrical system damage or A FIRE HAZARD. ECS00631 NOTICE Be sure to turn the main switch to the off position and disconnect the negative battery lead to prevent accidental short-circuiting. 1. Remove the shroud, the left and right side covers, and the top cover. (See page 45 for removal procedures.) Remove the headlight unit bolt and the windshield stay bolts on each side of the snowmobile. WARNING G G G G G Never smoke around the battery while it is being charged. Sparks may ignite the hydrogen gas created by the battery. Disconnect the negative lead first, then the positive lead from the battery. Connect the positive lead first, then the negative lead to the battery when installing the battery. Never connect the battery to or disconnect 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 tight. 2. 2 1 ECS00842 NOTICE G G To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery, a special (constantvoltage) battery charger is required. If you do not have access to a constantvoltage battery charger, have a Yamaha dealer charge your battery. Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery. Do not charge the battery quickly. 1. Headlight unit bolt 2. Windshield stay bolt 3. Unhook the headlight unit as shown, then lift it up and move it rearward, away from the air filter case cover. NOTICE: Be careful not to scratch the snowmobile when moving the headlight unit. [ECS00920] 73