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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
1
the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. If there is play in the wheel hub or
2
if the wheel does not turn smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel
bearings.
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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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, tightened.
NOTICE
Never attempt to remove the battery
cell seals, as this would permanently
damage the battery.
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ECA10620
6-56
6-20
WARNING
8 8 8 8 8 Electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous since it contains sulfuric
acid, which causes severe burns.
Avoid any contact with skin, eyes
or clothing and always shield
your eyes when working near
batteries. In case of contact, ad-
minister the following FIRST AID.
9 9 9 9 9 EXTERNAL: Flush with
plenty of water.
9 9 9 9 9 INTERNAL: Drink large
quantities of water or milk
and immediately call a
physician.
9 9 9 9 9 EYES: Flush with water for
15 minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
8 8 8 8 8 Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed space.
8 8 8 8 8 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
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EWA10760