key battery YAMAHA SLIDER 50 2008 Owners Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer
regarding any control or
function that you do not
thoroughly understand.
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Never start the engine or
operate it in a closed area for
any length of time. Exhaust fu-
mes are poisonous, and
inhaling them can cause loss of
consciousness and death
within a short time. Always
make sure that there is
adequate ventilation.
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For safety, always start the
engine with the centerstanddown.
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Starting the engine1. Turn the key to “
*
”, then when
the oil level warning light comes
on, turn it to “
”.
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For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engine iscold!
2. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 3-7 for starter (choke)
operation.)3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch or by pushing the
kickstarter lever down, while
applying the front or rear brake.
NOTE :
If the engine fails to start by pushing
the start switch, release the switch, wait
a few seconds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as short as
possible to preserve the battery. Do not
crank the engine more than 5 seconds
on any one attempt. If the engine does
not start with the starter motor, try usingthe kickstarter.
4. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) knob/lever back
halfway.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Panel A
2. Fuse
3. Battery
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To store the battery
1. If the scooter will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check the
specific gravity of the electrolyte
at least once a month and fully
charge the battery whenever
necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before
installation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly
connected to the battery terminals
and that the breather hose is
properly routed, in good condition,
and not obstructed.
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If the breather hose is positioned in
such a way that the frame is exposed
to electrolyte or gas expelled from
the battery, the frame could sufferstructural and external damages.
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Replacing the fuseThe fuse holder is located beside the
battery compartment behind panel A.
If the fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “
” and turn off
all electrical circuits.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
Specified fuse:
7 A
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Do not use a fuse of a higher
amperage rating than recommended
to avoid causing extensive damage
to the electrical system and possiblya fire.
3. Turn the key to “
” and turn on
the electrical circuits to check if the
devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.