PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-316EAU23291Checking 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.EAU50210BatteryThe battery is located under the riderseat. (See page 3-18.)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 bechecked and, if necessary, tightened.WARNINGEWA10760● Electrolyte is poisonous anddangerous since it contains sul-furic acid, which causes severeburns. Avoid any contact withskin, eyes or clothing and al-ways shield your eyes whenworking near batteries. In caseof contact, administer the fol-lowing FIRST AID.• EXTERNAL: Flush with plentyof water.• INTERNAL: Drink large quan-tities of water or milk and im-mediately call a physician.• EYES: Flush with water for 15minutes and seek promptmedical attention.● Batteries produce explosive hy-drogen gas. Therefore, keepsparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,away from the battery and pro-vide sufficient ventilation whencharging it in an enclosedspace.● KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-IES OUT OF THE REACH OFCHILDREN.To charge the batteryHave a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-tery as soon as possible if it seems tohave discharged. Keep in mind that the1. Battery2. Positive battery lead (red)3. Negative battery lead (black)123U39PE2E0.book Page 31 Thursday, November 8, 2012 9:24 AM
