Yamaha 2003 YFZ450S, Service Manual

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CHK
ADJ
CHANGING THE COOLANT
12.Fill:
• cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended coolant)
Handling notes for coolant
Coolant is potentially harmful and should be
handled with special care.
WARNING
_
• If coolant splashes in your eyes, thor-
oughly wash them with water and consult
a doctor.
• If coolant splashes on your clothes,
quickly wash it away with water and then
with soap and water.
• If coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting
and get immediate medical attention.
CAUTION:
_
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers
the antifreeze content of the coolant. If
water is used instead of coolant check,
and if necessary, correct the antifreeze
concentration of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water
may be used.
• If coolant comes into contact with painted
surfaces, immediately wash them with
water.
• Do not mix different types of antifreeze.
13.Install:
• radiator cap
Recommended antifreeze
High-quality ethylene glycol
antifreeze containing corrosion
inhibitors for aluminum engines
Mixing ratio
1:1 (antifreeze:water)
Quantity
Total amount
1.3 L (1.14 Imp qt, 1.37 US qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity
0.29 L (0.26 Imp qt, 0.31 US qt)