2009 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 250 Owners Manual - Page 124

2009 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 250 Manual

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in a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel hub bearings. EBU24994 Lubricating the swingarm pivots The swingarm pivots must be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease EBU25090 1. Grease nipple EBU25191 Lubricating the steering shaft 8 The steering shaft must be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Lubricate the steering shaft using a grease gun. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease Battery A poorly maintained battery will corrode and discharge quickly. The electrolyte level, battery lead connections and breather hose routing should be checked before each ride and at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. To check the electrolyte level 1. Place the ATV on a level surface. 2. Remove the battery cover by pulling it upward. 8-37

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in a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel hub bear-
ings.
EBU24994
Lubricating the swingarm pivots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricated at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
EBU25090
Lubricating the steering shaft
The steering shaft must be lubricated at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
Lubricate the steering shaft using a grease gun.
EBU25191
Battery
A poorly maintained battery will corrode and dis-
charge quickly. The electrolyte level, battery lead
connections and breather hose routing should be
checked before each ride and at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
To check the electrolyte level
1.
Place the ATV on a level surface.
2.
Remove the battery cover by pulling it upward.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
1.
Grease nipple