EAU20070
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coo-
lant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU40154
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on the centers-
tand.
TIP
G
The coolant level must be chec-
ked on a cold engine since the
level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
G
Make sure that the vehicle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
TIP
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
coolant reservoir cap.
1. Coolant reservoir cap
4. Add coolant or distilled water to
raise the coolant to the maximum
level mark, install the coolant
reservoir cap.
WARNING!
Remove only the coolant reser-
voir cap. Never attempt to
remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot.
[EWA15161]
NOTICE:
If coolant is not avai-
lable, 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 coolant
as soon as possible, otherwise
the cooling system will not be
protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant
as soon as possible, otherwise
the effectiveness of the coolant
will be reduced.
[ECA10472]
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark):
0.26 L (0.27 US qt, 0.23 Imp.qt)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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