Yamaha YZF-R6P, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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To change the coolant
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and let the engine cool if
necessary.
2. Remove panel A, and cowlings A
and B. (See pages 6-7 and 6-9 for
panel and cowling removal and in-
stallation procedures.)
3. Place a container under the en-
gine to collect the used coolant.
4. Remove the radiator cap.
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WARNING
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Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot.
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5. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
drain the engine.
6. Loosen the clamp screw, and then
disconnect the radiator hose to
drain the radiator.
7. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
8. Connect the radiator hose, and
then tighten the clamp screw.
9. Install the coolant drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
NOTE:
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Check the washer for damage and re-
place it if necessary.
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1. Radiator cap
Right side
1. Coolant drain bolt
2. Clamp screw
Right side
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.3 ft·lb)
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