Perio
d
ic maintenance an
d
a
d
justment
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7
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
The coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
TIP
The coolant should be between the mi-
nimum and maximum level marks.
3. If the coolant is at or below the mi-
nimum level mark, remove the res-
ervoir cap.
WARNING! Remove
only the coolant reservoir cap.
Never attempt to remove the ra-
d
iator cap when the en
g
ine is
hot.
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4. Add coolant to the maximum level
mark, and then install the reservoir
cap.
NOTICE:
If coolant is not
availa
b
le, use
d
istille
d
water or
soft tap water instea
d
. Do not
use har
d
water or salt water
since it is harmful to the en
g
ine.
If water has
b
een use
d
instea
d
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possi
b
le, other-
wise the coolin
g
system will not
b
e protecte
d
a
g
ainst frost an
d
corrosion. If water has
b
een
a
dd
e
d
to the coolant, have a
Yamaha
d
ealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1
2
3
1. Coolant reservoir cap
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