Periodic maintenance and minor repair – Yamaha VMX EAU10041 User Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

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• INTERNAL: Drink large quan-

tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.

• EYES: Flush with water for 15

minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.

Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.

KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.

CAUTION:

ECA10610

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.

WARNING

EWA10780

Pass the positive battery lead and
starter lead through the hole in the
ignition coil bracket as shown. Im-
proper routing of these leads could
bring about a short circuit, causing
the engine and lights to fail and pos-
sibly resulting in an accident.

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 specif-
ic gravity of the electrolyte at least
once a month and fully charge the
battery whenever necessary.

3. Fully charge the battery before in-

stallation.

1. Battery
2. Battery breather hose

3. Pass through the cable guide.

1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Starter motor lead (black)

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