Perio
d
ic maintenance an
d
a
d
justment
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EAU23292
Checkin
g
the wheel
b
earin
g
s
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
EAU50292
Battery
The battery is located under the seat.
(See page 4-12.)
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, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761
Electrolyte is poisonous an
d
d
an
g
erous since it contains sul-
furic aci
d
, which causes severe
b
urns. Avoi
d
any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin
g
an
d
al-
ways shiel
d
your eyes when
workin
g
near
b
atteries. In case
of contact, a
d
minister the fol-
lowin
g
FIRST AID.
• EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
• INTERNAL: Drink lar
g
e quan-
tities of water or milk an
d
im-
me
d
iately call a physician.
• EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes an
d
seek prompt
me
d
ical attention.
Batteries pro
d
uce explosive hy-
d
ro
g
en
g
as. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci
g
arettes, etc.,
away from the
b
attery an
d
pro-
vi
d
e sufficient ventilation when
char
g
in
g
it in an enclose
d
space.
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To char
g
e the
b
attery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Battery
3. Negative battery lead (black)
1
2
3
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