PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
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tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
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smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the wheel bearings.
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Battery
1. Battery
The battery is located behind cowling
A. (See page 6-8.)
This model is equipped with a
sealed-type (MF) battery, which does
not require any maintenance. There is
no need to check the electrolyte or to
add distilled water.
WARNING
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Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
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working near batteries. In case
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of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
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of water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
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tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15
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minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
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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.
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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
battery tends to discharge more quickly
if the vehicle is equipped with optional