Yamaha XT660XS, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-13
6
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
6-38 for further instructions.
EAUM1801
To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.
2. Remove the seat and panel B.
(See pages 3-12 and 6-5.)
3. Remove cowling B. (See page
6-5.)
4. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
5. Loosen the radiator cap retainer
screw.
6. Remove the radiator cap and cool-
ant reservoir cap.
WARNING
EWA10380
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
7. Remove the coolant reservoir
bolts, and then turn the coolant
reservoir upside down to empty it.
8. Install the coolant reservoir by
placing it in the original position,
then installing the bolts.
9. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
drain the cooling system.
10. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
1. Radiator cap
2. Radiator cap retaining screw
3. Radiator cap retainer
4. Coolant reservoir cap
1. Bolt
1. Coolant drain bolt
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