Checking The Wheel Bearings; Battery - Yamaha XT250 Owner's Manual

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

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1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Battery
The battery is located behind panel C.
(See page 6-9.)
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 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
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electrical accessories.
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WARNING
G 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
working near batteries. In case
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-
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