Checking The Wheel Bearings; Battery - Yamaha wr450fb Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Checking the wheel bearings

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The front and rear wheel bearings must
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be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
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hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
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the wheel bearings.
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Battery

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1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Battery
The battery is located under the seat.
(See page 4-13.)
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
Electrolyte is poisonous and
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dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
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skin, eyes or clothing and al-
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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.
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• EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive hy-
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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 BATTER-
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IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
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To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the