Yamaha SX500D, Supplementary Service Manual

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COOLING SYSTEM
INSP
ADJ
CAUTION:
10. Remove the reservoir tank 1 and drain the
coolant.
11. Install:
Reservoir tank
12. Inspect:
Gaskets (coolant drain bolts)
Damage
Replace.
13. Install:
Gaskets (coolant crain bolts)
Coolant drain bolts
Exhaust pipe / gaskets
Muffler
Coolant drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m kg, 17 ft lb)
Bolt (exhaust pipe):
30 Nm (3.0 m kg, 22 ft lb)
14. Fill:
Cooling system
Recommended coolant:
Long life coolant
Coolant and water mixed ratio:
60%: 40%
Total amount:
3.2 L (2.8 Imp qt, 3.4 US qt)
Reservoir tank capacity:
0.17 L (0.15 lmp qt, 0.18 US qt)
Hard water or salt water is harmful to en-
gine parts. If soft water is not available, use
boiled or distilled water.
Do not use water containing impurities or
oil.
15. Bleed the air from the cooling system.