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
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
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Battery
A poorly maintained battery will cor-
rode and discharge quickly. The elec-
trolyte level, battery lead connections
and breather hose routing should be
checked before each ride and at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
To check the electrolyte level
1. Remove panel A. (See page 7-7
for removal procedures.)
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1. Negative battery lead
2. Battery band
3. Breather hose
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2. Remove the battery band, then
pull out the negative lead.
3. Pull the breather hose out as
shown.
4. Pull the battery out of the battery
compartment.
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
5. Place the battery on a level sur-
face and check the electrolyte lev-
el in the battery.
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The electrolyte should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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