PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-28123456789101112EAU23292Checking 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.EAU40447BatteryThe battery is located under the seat.(See page 3-11.)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 coupler connection needs tobe checked to make sure that it is se-curely connected.WARNINGEWA10761 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 thebattery tends to discharge more quickly1. Battery1