Yamaha YFM400AS, Owner'S Manual

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Coolant
Check the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold. (The coolant lev-
el will vary with engine temperature.) The
coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the
minimum and maximum level marks on the
coolant reservoir. If the coolant level is at or
below the minimum level mark, add distilled
water to bring the level up to maximum level
mark. Change the coolant every two years.
(See pages 8-21–8-25 for details.)
CAUTION:
_
Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine. You may use soft water if you can-
not get distilled water.
_
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.22 Imp qt, 0.26 US qt)
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Removing the radiator cap when the en-
gine and radiator are still hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could be burned by hot fluid and
steam blown out under pressure.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Wait for the engine to cool before re-
moving the radiator cap. Always use a
thick rag over the cap. Allow any re-
maining pressure to escape before
completely removing the cap.
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