PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-286EAU23290Checking 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 dealer checkthe wheel bearings.EAU34371BatteryThe battery is located under the fueltank. (See page 6-13.)This model is equipped with a sealed-type (MF) battery, which does not re-quire any maintenance. There is noneed to check the electrolyte or to adddistilled water.To charge the batteryHave a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-tery as soon as possible if it seems tohave discharged. Keep in mind that thebattery tends to discharge more quicklyif the vehicle is equipped with optionalelectrical accessories.1. Positive battery terminal2. Negative battery terminal
