Owner`s manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away. Venti-
late when charging or using in an en-
closed 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 snow-
mobile is equipped with electrical accesso-
ries.
WARNING
EWS00610
● 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 install-
ing the battery.
● Never connect the battery to or discon-
nect 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.
NOTICE
ECS00843
● To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (constant-
voltage) battery charger is required. Us-
ing a conventional battery charger will
damage the battery.
● Do not charge the battery quickly.
ESU12874
Replacing a fuse
WARNING
EWS00550
Be sure to use the specified fuse. A wrong
fuse could cause electrical system dam-
age or A FIRE HAZARD.
NOTICE
ECS00631
Be sure to turn the main switch to the off
position and disconnect the negative bat-
tery lead to prevent accidental short-cir-
cuiting.
The main fuse, the fuel injection system fuse,
and the fuse box are located behind the right
side cover. (See page 52 for right side cover
removal procedures.)
1. Remove the shroud and the right side
cover. (See page 52 for removal proce-
dures.)
2. Disconnect the negative battery lead.
3. Replace the blown fuse with one of the
proper amperage.
1. Negative battery lead
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