Checking The Steering; Checking The Wheel Bearings; Battery - Yamaha Tmix XP500Y Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Checking the steering

Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
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lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
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chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
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stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no danger of it falling
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over.
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2. Hold the lower ends of the front
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fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
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play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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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

The battery is located under panel B.
(See page 7-8.)
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.
To access the battery
1. Remove panel B. (See page 7-8.)
2. Remove the rubber cover shown
by removing the quick fasteners.
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1. Quick fastener
2. Rubber cover
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