Yamaha T 135 SE, Owner'S Manual

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6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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.
To check the coolant level
The coolant level should be checked as
follows before each ride. In addition,
the coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
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The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
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 cool-
ant reservoir.
NOTICE
Yamalube 4T SJ. 20W-50 MA or
SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50.
Recomended engine oil grade:
API service SF, SG, type or higher
JASO MA.
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
10. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
11. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
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Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
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