Yamaha T 135 SE, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Checking the steering
Checking the wheel bearings
Worn or loose steering bearings may
The front and rear wheel bearings must
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
be checked at the intervals specified in
of the steering must be checked as fol-
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
riodic maintenance and lubrication
hub or if the wheel does not turn
chart.
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
1. Place a stand under the engine to
the wheel bearings.
raise the front wheel off the ground.
WARNING! To avoid injury se-
curely support the vehicle so
that there is no danger of it fal-
ling over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.