Perio
d
ic maintenance an
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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.
EAU50583
Battery
The battery is located under the rider
seat. It is a VRLA (valve-regulated lead-
acid) battery. There is no need to check
the electrolyte or to add distilled water.
However, the battery lead connections
need to be checked, and tightened if
necessary.
WARNING
EWA10761
z
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.
1. Battery
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Positive battery lead (red)
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2
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