Perio
d
ic maintenance an
d
a
d
justment
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7
10. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
TIP
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if
the oil level is sufficient.
NOTICE
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If the oil level warnin
g
li
g
ht flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, imme
d
iately turn the en
g
ine
off an
d
have a Yamaha
d
ealer check
the vehicle.
11. Turn the engine off, wait a few
minutes until the oil settles, and
then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
The coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned 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.
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove pan-
el A. (See page 7-9.)
4. Remove the coolant reservoir cap,
add coolant to the maximum level
mark, and then install the reservoir
cap.
WARNING! Remove only
the coolant reservoir cap. Never
attempt to remove the ra
d
iator
cap when the en
g
ine is hot.
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NOTICE:
If coolant is not
availa
b
le, use
d
istille
d
water or
soft tap water instea
d
. Do not
use har
d
water or salt water
since it is harmful to the en
g
ine.
If water has
b
een use
d
instea
d
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
2
3
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