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EAU1722A
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
EAUT3760
Battery
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1. Battery
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.
EWA10760
WARNING
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Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains
sulfuric acid, which causes se-
vere burns. Avoid any contact
with skin, eyes or clothing and
EAU23291
Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings
must be checked at the intervals
specifi ed 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.
EAU45511
Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specifi ed in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the cen-
terstand.
WARNING! To avoid
injury, securely support the ve-
hicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
[EWA10751]
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 steer-
ing.
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