Checking The Steering; Checking The Wheel Bearings; Battery - Yamaha Star XV250G 2015 Owner's Manual

Checking the steering

Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page
WARNING! To avoid injury, se-
curely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
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2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Checking the wheel bearings

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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

1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Battery
3. Positive battery lead (red)
The battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 4-9.)
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 main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
 Electrolyte is poisonous and
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WARNING
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
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