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Engine overheating
NOTE:
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If it is difficult to get the recommended coolant, tap water can be temporarily used, provided that
it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Removing the radiator cap when the en-
gine and radiator are still hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could be burned by hot fluid and
steam blown out under pressure.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Wait for the engine to cool before re-
moving the radiator cap.
Always use a thick rag over the cap. Al-
low any remaining pressure to escape
before completely removing the cap.
Wait until the
engine has cooled. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir and/or radiator.
Level is OK.
Level is low, check the
cooling system for leakage.
No
leakage.
Leakage.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
and repair the cooling system.
Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and/or repair the cooling system.
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