PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
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tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
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smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the wheel bearings.
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Battery
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1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Battery
3. Positive battery lead (red)
The battery is located behind cowling
A. (See page 6-7.)
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.
WARNING
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Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
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To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
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burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
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of water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
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tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15
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minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
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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.
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KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.