Checking The Wheel Bearings; Battery - Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual

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. Battery
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Negative battery lead
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 permanent-
ly damage the battery.
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WARNING
●
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
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
●
of water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
●
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15
●
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
● 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.
● KEEP THIS AND ALL BAT-
TERIES OUT OF THE REACH
OF CHILDREN.
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