Checking The Wheel Bearings; Battery - Yamaha R25 Series Owner's Manual

Checking the wheel bearings

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.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Battery

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1. Battery
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Positive battery lead (red)
The battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 4-16.)
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, tight-
ened.
WARNING
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
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burns. Avoid any contact with
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skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
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working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
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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.
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
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IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
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.
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