PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-286 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-IES OUT OF THE REACH OFCHILDREN.To charge the batteryHave a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-tery as soon as possible if it seems tohave discharged. Keep in mind that thebattery tends to discharge more quicklyif the vehicle is equipped with optionalelectrical accessories.To store the battery1. If the vehicle will not be used formore than one month, remove thebattery, fully charge it, and thenplace it in a cool, dry place.2. If the battery will be stored for morethan two months, check it at leastonce a month and fully charge it ifnecessary.3. Fully charge the battery before in-stallation.4. After installation, make sure thatthe battery leads are properly con-nected to the battery terminals.CAUTION:ECA10630 Always keep the batterycharged. Storing a dischargedbattery can cause permanentbattery damage. To charge a sealed-type (MF)battery, a special (constant-volt-age) battery charger is required.Using a conventional batterycharger will damage the battery.If you do not have access to asealed-type (MF) battery charg-er, have a Yamaha dealercharge your battery.EAU27102Replacing the fusesThe main fuse is located under the igni-tor unit panel.The fuse box, which contains the fusesfor the individual circuits, is located in-side the storage compartment. (Seepage 3-15.)XVS11001. Fuse box2. Headlight fuse3. Signaling system fuse4. Ignition fuse5. Carburetor heater fuse6. Backup fuse (for odometer)7. Spare fuse