Yamaha 43D-F8199-10 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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Checking the wheel hub bearings
The front and rear wheel hub bearings must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is play
in a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel hub bearings.
1. Lever pivot
Battery
This model is equipped with a VRLA (Valve
Regulated Lead Acid) battery. There is no need to
check the electrolyte or to add distilled water.
However, the battery lead connections need to be
checked and, if necessary, tightened.
Recommended lubricant:
Front brake lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease
NOTICE
Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals,
as this would permanently damage the battery.
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Rear brake lever:
Silicone grease
WARNING
Failure to handle batteries or battery electro-
lyte carefully.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could be poisoned. You could be severe-
ly burned by the sulfuric acid in battery elec-
trolyte. Batteries produce explosive gases.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
POTENTIAL HAZARD