key YAMAHA MAJESTY 400 2011 Owner's Manual

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Battery
The battery is located behind cowling
A. (See page 6-7.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to be
checked and, if necessary, tightened.
WARNING

EWA10760

Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severeburns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
•EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
•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.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems tohave discharged. Keep in mind that the
battery tends to discharge more quickly
if the vehicle is equipped with optional
electrical accessories.
NOTICE

ECA16521
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.
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.
NOTICE:
When removing the
battery, be sure the key is
turned to “OFF”, then discon-
nect the negative lead before
disconnecting the positive
lead.

[ECA16302]

2. If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check it at least
once a month and fully charge it if
necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Battery
3. Positive battery lead (red)
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stallation.
NOTICE:
When install-
ing the battery, be sure the key
is turned to “OFF”, then con-
nect the positive lead before
connecting the negative
lead.

[ECA16840]

4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.
NOTICE

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Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
EAU48671
Replacing the fuses
The main fuse and the fuse box, which
contains the fuses for the individual cir-
cuits, are located behind cowling A.
(See page 6-7.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15131]

For YP400
For YP400
1. Spare main fuse
2. Main fuse
3. Hazard fuse
1. Fuse box
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3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.

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Replacing a headlight bulb
This model is equipped with halogen
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place it and, if necessary, adjust the
headlight beam.
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Tail/brake light
This model is equipped with an
LED-type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
40.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Hazard fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
YP400A 10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
YP400A 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
YP400A 20.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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