Yamaha VMAX VMX12S, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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7. Remove the cylinder drain plug
covers on the outside of the cylin-
der blocks by removing the
screws.
8. Remove the rubber coolant drain
plugs to drain the coolant from the
engine.
9. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
10. Install the water pump drain bolt,
and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
NOTE:
Check the washer for damage and re-
place it if necessary.
11. Install the rubber coolant drain
plugs, and then install the cylinder
drain plug covers.
NOTE:
Check the rubber plugs for damage
and replace them if necessary.
12. Turn the coolant drain cock to
“OFF”.
13. Pour the recommended coolant
into the reservoir to the maximum
level, and then install the cap.
14. Pour the recommended coolant
into the radiator until it is full.
1. Water pump drain bolt
1. Screw
1. Rubber coolant drain plug
Tightening torque:
Water pump drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommended antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhibitors
for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Radiator capacity (including all
routes):
3.05 L (3.22 us.qt) (2.68 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.30 L (0.32 us.qt) (0.26 Imp.qt)
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