Yamaha 2008 YZF-R1X, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
● If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of
the coolant will be reduced.
WARNING
EWA10380
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
5. Install the cowling.
NOTE:
●
The radiator fans are automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
●
If the engine overheats, see page
6-45 for further instructions.
EAU42980
To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.
2. Remove cowlings B and C. (See
page 6-7.)
3. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
4. Remove the radiator cap.
WARNING
EWA10380
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
5. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
drain the cooling system.
6. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
7. Remove the coolant reservoir by
removing the bolts, and then turn
the reservoir upside down to emp-
ty it.
1. Radiator cap
1. Coolant drain bolt
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Coolant reservoir
3. Bolt
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