Checking The Steering; Checking The Wheel Bearings; Battery - Yamaha WR250R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Checking the steering

Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
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of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
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riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
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1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 6-38 for more
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WARNING!
information.)
avoid injury, securely support
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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
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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

To
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
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the wheel bearings.
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Battery

1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Battery
The battery is located behind panel D.
(See page 6-8.)
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, securely
tightened.
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WARNING
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
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