Checking The Wheel Bearings; Battery - Yamaha R6 YZF600 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-
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 the wheel bearings.
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Battery

2
3
1. Battery
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Negative battery lead (black)
The battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 4-22.)
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
working near batteries. In case
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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 BATTER-
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