PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-306EAU45512Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings maycause danger. Therefore, the operationof the steering must be checked as fol-lows at the intervals specified in theperiodic maintenance and lubricationchart.1. Place the vehicle on the center-stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-ry, securely support the vehicleso there is no danger of it fallingover. [EWA10752]2. Hold the lower ends of the frontfork legs and try to move them for-ward and backward. If any freeplay can be felt, have a Yamahadealer check or repair the steer-ing.EAU23292Checking the wheel bearingsThe front and rear wheel bearings mustbe checked at the intervals specified inthe periodic maintenance and lubrica-tion chart. If there is play in the wheelhub or if the wheel does not turnsmoothly, have a Yamaha dealercheck the wheel bearings.EAU39526BatteryThe battery is located under panel A.(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 tobe checked and, if necessary, tight-ened.WARNINGEWA10761 Electrolyte is poisonous anddangerous since it contains sul-furic acid, which causes severe1. Battery2. Positive battery lead (red)3. Negative battery lead (black)123
