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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE
Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as
follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication
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.
Battery
Battery need proper care or it may lost its
power and damage. Before every ride
battery must be check its connection and
condition according to periodic
maintenance chart.
To check the battery fluid level
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hold it in an upright position.
WARNING
To avoid injury securely support the
vehicle so that there is no danger of it
falling over.
To check the battery fluid level,
vehicle must be an upright position.
Battery fluid level should be between
the minimum and maximum level
marks.
Only use distilled water, because pipe
water contained mineral and can
damage the battery.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the ground.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork
legs and try to move them forward
and backward. If any free play can be
felt, have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair the steering.
1.
Checking the battery fluid level.
2.
If the battery fluid level is lower than
the minimum level mark, release the
battery fastener, and then remove the
battery cover.
Refill with distilled water, until the
maximum level mark.
3.
4.