Yamaha YZF-R1 98, Service Manual

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CHK
ADJ
CHANGING THE COOLANT
ACHTUNG:
CAUTION:
• Adding w ater instead of coolant low -
ers the antifreeze content of the cool-
ant. If w ater is used instead of coolant,
check, and if necessary, correct the
antifreeze concentration of the cool-
ant.
• Use only distilled w ater. How ever,
soft w ater may be used if distilled
w ater is not available.
• If coolant comes into contact w ith
painted surfaces, immediately w ash
them w ith w ater.
• Do not mix different types of anti-
freeze.
13.Install:
• radiator cap
14.Fill:
• coolant reservoir
(w ith the recom m ended coolant to the
m axim um level m ark
a
)
15.Install:
• coolant reservoir cap
16.Start the engine, w arm it up for several
m inutes, and then turn it off.
17.Check:
• coolant level
Refer to “ CHECKING THE COOLANT
LEVEL” .
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, w ait a
few m inutes until the coolant has set-
tled.
18.Install:
• right side cow ling
• bottom cow ling
Refer to “ COWLINGS” .