PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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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.
EAU23315
Battery
A poorly maintained battery will cor-
rode and discharge quickly. The elec-
trolyte level, battery lead connections
and breather hose routing should be
checked before each ride and at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
EWA10771
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.
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