battery YAMAHA EC-03 2011 Owner's Guide

SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
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893. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
5. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the scooter dry completely be-
fore storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA15820
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires. If
necessary, wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent.

Before operating the scooter,
test its braking performanceand cornering behavior.
NOTICE
ECA10800
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Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe offany excess.

Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.

Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wearaway the paint.
TIP
Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
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Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from thelens.
EAU50842
Storage Short-term
Always store your scooter in a cool, dry
place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the motor is cool before covering
the scooter.NOTICE
ECA17130
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Storing the scooter in a poorly
ventilated room or covering it
with a tarp while it is still wet,
will allow water and humidity to
seep in and cause rust, power
unit failure, electric leakage, or
short-circuiting.

To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-cals are stored.
Long-term
NOTICE
ECA17142
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Charge the battery if the level
drops to the last segment. In or-
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
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der to extend the battery life, it is
recommended to charge the
battery until the battery level in-
dicator reaches a maximum of
2–3 segments. A lower or higher
charge is not recommended.
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Make sure that the amount of
charge remaining in the battery
does not fall below 20% (less
than the last segment of the bat-
tery level indicator). If stored un-
der this condition for a long
period of time, the battery can
be damaged and may need to be
replaced depending on how low
the capacity is.
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Once the battery is completely
depleted, it cannot be re-
charged.
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After long-term storage, be sure
to recharge the battery before
using the vehicle. (It may takelonger to charge than usual.)
Before storing your scooter for several
months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. Lubricate all control cables and thepivoting points of all levers as well
as the centerstand.
3. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the scooter so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
TIPMake any necessary repairs beforestoring the scooter.
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INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration....................7-4
Accelerator grip, checking..........................8-4BBattery, charging location ..........................6-1
Battery, charging procedure.......................6-3
Battery, charging safely .............................1-5
Battery, charging time ................................6-8
Battery, effective use of .............................3-3
Battery level ...............................................3-4
Battery type, about .....................................6-9
Beeper .......................................................4-1
Brake lever, front......................................4-11
Brake lever, rear ......................................4-11
Brake levers, lubricating.............................8-9
Brake shoes, checking ...............................8-8
Braking .......................................................7-5CCables, checking and lubricating ...............8-8
Care ...........................................................9-1
Centerstand, checking and lubricating .......8-9
Charging cord and plug, checking ...........8-14
Charging display, progress status..............6-9FFeatures .....................................................3-1
Front and rear brake lever free play,
adjusting ..................................................8-6
Front fork, checking .................................8-10GGrab bar ...................................................4-13HHandlebar switches..................................4-11
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................8-11
Helmet holder...........................................4-12Horn switch .............................................. 4-11
IIdentification numbers ............................. 11-1LLuggage hook .......................................... 4-13MMain switch/steering lock........................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 8-2
Matte color, caution ................................... 9-1
Model label .............................................. 11-1
Motor, checking for irregular sounds ......... 8-4
Multi-function display ................................. 4-2PParking ...................................................... 7-5
Part locations ............................................. 2-1SSafe-riding points....................................... 1-4
Safety information...................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 4-12
Security lock, using.................................... 4-7
Specifications .......................................... 10-1
Standard mode/power mode ..................... 3-1
Starting off ................................................. 7-3
Starting off, preparations ........................... 7-1
Steering, checking ................................... 8-10
Storage ...................................................... 9-3TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ................. 8-12
Tires........................................................... 8-5
Traveling distance ..................................... 3-2
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-15
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............... 8-13
Turn signal switch .................................... 4-11
VVehicle identification number .................. 11-1WWheel bearings, checking ....................... 8-11
Wheels ...................................................... 8-6
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