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3. Remove the battery holding plate by remov-
ing the nuts.
4. Disconnect the negative battery lead first, then the positive battery lead by removing
their bolt. NOTICE: When removing the bat-
tery, the main switch must be off, and the
negative lead must be disconnected be-
fore the positive lead.
[ECB01002]
5. Pull the battery out of its compartment.
1. Front carrier
2. Carrier bolt (upper)
1. Carrier bolt (under the fenders)
2. Carrier bolt (lower)
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1. Battery holding plate
2. Nut
3. Negative battery lead (black)
4. Positive battery lead (red)
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NOTICEECB00622Never attempt to open the battery or remove
the battery cell seals, as this would permanent-
ly damage the battery. To charge the battery
Confirm the recommended charging rate as
specified on the battery itself.
 Select a suitable charger and follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions.NOTICEECB00933To charge a VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid)
battery, a special battery charger is required.
Using a conventional battery charger will dam-
age the battery. To store the battery
If the ATV will not be used for more than one
month, remove the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.
 If the battery will be stored for more than two
months, check it at least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
NOTICEECB00942Always keep the battery charged. Storing the
battery in a discharged state for an extended
period of time will cause permanent battery
damage.
 Do not store the battery in an excessively
cold or warm place [below freezing or above
30 °C (90 °F)]. To install the battery
1. Place the battery in its compartment.
2. Connect the positive battery lead first, then connect the negative battery lead by installing
their bolt. NOTICE: When installing the bat-
tery, the main switch must be off, and the
positive lead must be connected before
the negative lead.
[ECB01111]
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3. Install the battery holding plate by installing
the nuts.
4. Install the front carrier by installing the bolts and tightening them to the specified torques. 5. Install the panel.
TIP
Make sure the positive and negative battery
leads are installed as shown.
 Fully charge the battery before installing it. EBU30525Replacing a fuse
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)Tightening torques:
Carrier bolt (upper):34 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 25 lb·ft)
Carrier bolt (lower): 34 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 25 lb·ft)
Carrier bolt (under the fenders): 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
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1. Fuse box
2. Main fuse
3. EPS fuse (equipped models)
4. Fuel injection system spare fuse
5. Fuel injection system fuse
2345
1
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If an electrical problem is suspected, check the
fuse and replace it if necessary as follows.
NOTICEECB00641To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing a
fuse.
1. Headlight fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Radiator fan motor fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Auxiliary DC jack fuse
6. Spare fuse
12345
6
1. Headlight fuse
2. Radiator fan motor fuse
3. Signaling system fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse
6. Auxiliary DC jack fuse
7. Spare fuse
123456
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1. Turn off all electrical systems. (See page 5-1.)
2. Remove panel A. (See page 9-9.)
3. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the spec- ified rating, and never use a substitute ob-
ject in place of the proper fuse. An
improper fuse or a substitute object can
cause damage to the electrical system,
which could lead to a fire.
[EWB02173]
4. Turn on the main switch and start the engine.
5. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
6. Install the panel. Specified fuses:
Main fuse:40.0 A
Headlight fuse: 10.0 A (YFM700FWB)
15.0 A (YFM700FWBD, YFM70KPAL)
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: 10.0 A (YFM700FWBD, YFM70KPAL)
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
EPS fuse: 40.0 A (YFM700FWBD, YFM70KPAL)
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EBU34223Replacing a headlight bulbIf a headlight bulb burns out, replace it with the
specified bulb as follows.
Left and right headlight bulbs1. Remove the cover at the rear of the headlight by pulling it off.
2. Remove the bulb cover by pulling it off. 3. Remove the socket by pushing it in and turn-
ing it counterclockwise.1. Cover at the rear of the headlight
1
1. Bulb cover
1. Socket
1
1
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4. Remove the burnt-out bulb.
5. Place a new bulb into position.
NOTICE: Do
not touch the glass part of the bulb. Oil
from your fingers or other contamination
will adversely affect the transparency of
the glass, luminosity of the bulb, and bulb
life. Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
[ECB00653]
6. Install the socket by pushing it in and turning it clockwise. 7. Install the bulb cover and the cover at the rear
of the headlight. NOTICE: Make sure the
bulb cover is securely fitted over the sock-
et and seated properly.
[ECB03320]
8. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
Handlebar-mounted light bulb
(YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL) 1. Remove the handlebar-mounted light cover by removing the quick fasteners.
2. Remove the bulb cover by pulling it off.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Handlebar-mounted light cover
2. Quick fastener
1
2
2
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93. Remove the socket by pushing it in and turn-
ing it counterclockwise. 4. Remove the burnt-out bulb.
5. Place a new bulb into position.
NOTICE: Do
not touch the glass part of the bulb. Oil
from your fingers or other contamination
will adversely affect the transparency of
the glass, luminosity of the bulb, and bulb
life. Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
[ECB00653]
6. Install the socket by pushing it in and turning it clockwise.
7. Install the bulb cover. NOTICE: Make sure
the bulb cover is securely fitted over the
socket and seated properly.
[ECB03320]
1. Bulb cover
1. Socket
1
1
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1
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8. Install the handlebar-mounted light cover as
shown, and then install the quick fasteners.
9. Adjust the handlebar-mounted light beam if necessary.
EBU25553Adjusting a headlight beamNOTICEECB00691It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment. To raise a headlight beam, turn the headlight
beam adjusting screw in direction (a). To lower a headlight beam, turn the adjusting
screw in direction (b).1. Handlebar-mounted light cover
1
1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
(b)
(a)
1
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EBU25615Replacing the brake/tail light bulbIf the brake/tail light bulb burns out, replace it as
follows.
1. Remove the brake/tail light bulb holder (to- gether with the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise. 2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in
and turning it counterclockwise.1. Handlebar-mounted light beam adjusting screw
(b)
(a)
1
1. Brake/tail light bulb holder
1. Brake/tail light bulb
1
1
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