PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-12
CAUTION:
ECA10470
●
If coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water
or salt water since it is harmful
to the engine.
●
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the engine may not be
sufficiently cooled and the cool-
ing system will not be protected
against frost and corrosion.
●
If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of
the coolant will be reduced.
WARNING
EWA10380
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
NOTE:
●
The radiator fan is automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
●
If the engine overheats, see page
6-37 for further instructions.
EAU20431
To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand and let the engine cool if
necessary.
2. Remove panels A and B. (See
3. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
4. Remove the radiator cap.
WARNING
EWA10380
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
5. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
drain the cooling system.
6. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
1. Radiator cap
1. Coolant drain bolt
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