Yamaha VMAX VMX12W1, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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● If the engine overheats, see page
6-40 for further instructions.
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To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand and let the engine cool if
necessary.
2. Remove cowling A and panel A.
(See page 6-8.)
3. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
4. Remove the radiator cap.
WARNING
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Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
5. Turn the coolant drain cock, mak-
ing sure to align the “ON” with the
position indicator.
6. Remove the water pump drain bolt
to drain the water pump housing.
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
1. Radiator cap
1. Coolant drain cock
2. Position indicator
1. Water pump drain bolt
1. Screw