2011 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 550 4x4 EPS Owners Manual - Page 136

2011 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 550 4x4 EPS Manual

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EBU25092 EWB02160 Lubricating the steering shaft The steering shaft must be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. TIP For parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a grease gun. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease EBU29047 Battery 8 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. ECB00620 WARNING Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous, as it contains sulfuric acid, which can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Always shield your eyes when working near batteries. Antidote: EXTERNAL: Flush with water. INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately. EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes or other sources of ignition away. Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. To remove the battery 1. Remove panel A. (See page 8-10.) 2. Remove the front carrier by removing the bolts. NOTICE Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals, as this would permanently damage the battery. 8-56

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EBU25092
Lubricating the steering shaft
The steering shaft must be lubricated by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
TIP
For parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun.
EBU29047
Battery
This model is equipped with a VRLA (Valve Regu-
lated 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.
NOTICE
ECB00620
Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals,
as this would permanently damage the battery.
WARNING
EWB02160
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and danger-
ous, as it contains sulfuric acid, which can
cause severe burns. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes or clothing. Always shield your eyes
when working near batteries.
Antidote:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg
or vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes or other sources of ig-
nition away. Ventilate when charging or using
in an enclosed space.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
To remove the battery
1.
Remove panel A. (See page 8-10.)
2. Remove the front carrier by removing the
bolts.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease