Yamaha 2001 YZ426F/LC, Owner'S Service Manual

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COOLANT REPLACEMENT
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COOLANT REPLACEMENT
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.
CAUTION:
Take care so that coolant does not splash
on painted surfaces. If it splashes, wash it
away with water.
1. Place a container under the engine.
2. Remove:
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Engine guard 1
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Coolant drain bolt 2
3. Remove:
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Radiator cap
Drain the coolant completely.
4. Clean:
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Cooling system
Thoroughly flush the cooling system
with clean tap water.
5. Install:
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Copper washer
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Coolant drain bolt
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Engine guard
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Bolt [engine guard (front)]
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Bolt [engine guard (rear)]
6. Fill:
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Radiator
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Engine
To specified level.
Recommended coolant:
High quality ethylene glycol
anti-freeze containing anti-
corrosion for aluminum engine
Coolant 1 and water (soft water) 2
mixing ratio:
50 %/50 %
Coolant capacity:
1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
New
T
R .
.
10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T
R .
.
34 Nm (3.4 m · kg, 24 ft · lb)
T
R .
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23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)