Yamaha Thundercat YZF600R, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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WARNING
_
Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot.
_
NOTE:
_
● The radiator fan is 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.
_
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To change the coolant
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and let the engine cool if
necessary.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 3-11
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
3. Remove cowling D. (See page 6-7
for cowling removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
4. Remove the coolant reservoir by
removing the bolts.
5. Drain the coolant from the coolant
reservoir.
6. Remove cowlings A and C. (See
page 6-5 for cowling removal and
installation procedures.)
7. Remove the fuel tank bolts, and
then lift the fuel tank. (Do not re-
move the fuel hoses.)
EW000071
WARNING
_
●
Make sure that the fuel tank is
well supported.
●
Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, which
could cause fuel leakage.
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1. Bolt (
×
2)
2. Coolant reservoir
1. Fuel tank bolt (
×
2)
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