Yamaha YZ450F(V), Owner'S Service Manual

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COOLANT REPLACEMENT
EC353011
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.
CAUTION:
Take care so that coolant does not splash
on painted surfaces. If it splashes, wash it
away with water.
1. Place a container under the engine.
2. Remove:
• Engine guard
1
• Coolant drain bolt
2
3. Remove:
• Radiator cap
Drain the coolant completely.
4. Clean:
• Cooling system
Thoroughly flush the cooling system with
clean tap water.
5. Install:
• Plain washer
• Coolant drain bolt
• Engine guard
• Bolt (engine guard)
6. Fill:
• Radiator
• Engine
To specified level.
Recommended coolant:
High quality ethylene glycol
anti-freeze containing anti-
corrosion for aluminum engine
Coolant
1
and water (soft water)
2
mixing ratio:
50 %/50 %
Coolant capacity:
0.99 L (0.87 Imp qt, 1.05 US qt)
New
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10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T
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10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)