Checking The Steering; Checking The Wheel Bearings; Battery - Yamaha MT09 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Checking the steering

Worn or loose steering bearings may
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cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
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riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
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1. Raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See
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curely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
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over.
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2. Hold the lower ends of the front
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fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
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dealer check or repair the steering.
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Checking the wheel bearings

page 6-39.)
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.
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Battery

1. Battery
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Negative battery lead (black)
The battery is located under the seat.
(See page 3-25.)
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, tightened.
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WARNING
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
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