Yamaha XVS13AW(C), Service Manual

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ENGINE
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NOTE:
To add coolant, remove the coolant reservoir
cap cover “1” and coolant reservoir cap “2”.
CAUTION:
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• Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant check, and if nec-
essary, correct the antifreeze concentra-
tion of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
3. Install:
• Coolant reservoir cap
• Coolant reservoir cap cover
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check:
• Coolant level
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
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CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM
1. Remove:
• Front cylinder exhaust pipe
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
2. Check:
• Radiator cover “1”
• Radiator “2”
• Radiator inlet hose “3”
• Radiator outlet hose “4”
• Radiator outlet pipe “5”
Cracks/damage
→
Replace.
Refer to “RADIATOR” on page 6-1.
3. Install:
• Front cylinder exhaust pipe
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
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CHANGING THE COOLANT
1. Remove:
• Fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
• Muffler
• Coolant reservoir cover
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
2. Remove:
• Radiator cap “1”
a
b
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
1