Yamaha XT225R, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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.
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Battery
This motorcycle is equipped with a
sealed-type (MF) battery, which does
not require any maintenance. There
is no need to check the electrolyte or
to add distilled water.
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Never attempt to remove the bat-
tery cell seals, as this would per-
manently damage the battery.
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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.
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