6-34PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR123456789EAU01144Checking the wheel bearingsThe front and rear wheel bearingsmust be checked at the intervalsspecified in the periodic maintenanceand lubrication chart. If there is playin the wheel hub or if the wheel doesnot turn smoothly, have a Yamahadealer check the wheel bearings.EAU03806BatteryA poorly maintained battery will cor-rode and discharge quickly. The elec-trolyte level, battery lead connectionsand breather hose routing should bechecked before each ride and at theintervals specified in the periodicmaintenance and lubrication chart.41 2351. Battery2. Negative lead (black)3. Positive lead (red)4. Battery breather hose5. BandTo check the electrolyte level1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-8for seat removal and installationprocedures.)2. Disconnect the negative batterylead from the battery.3. Disconnect the positive batterylead and the battery breatherhose from the battery.4. Unhook the battery band, andthen pull the battery out of thebattery compartment.
