Checking The Steering; Checking The Wheel Bearings; Battery - Yamaha NMAX Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment

Checking the steering

Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
2.
there is no danger of it falling over.
Hold the lower ends of the front fork
legs and try to move them forward
and backward. If any free play can
be felt, have a Yamaha dealer
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check or repair the steering.

Checking the wheel bearings

The front and rear wheel bearings
must be checked at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. If there is play in
the wheel hub or if the wheel does not
turn smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
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Battery

1 2
3
1. Battery
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Negative battery lead (black)
The battery is located under the
seat.(See page 4-14.)
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
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe