User Guide

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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.
To check the coolant level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
NOTE:
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The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
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Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A slight
tilt to the side can result in a false
reading.
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2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
NOTE:
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The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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3. If the coolant is at or below the min-
imum level mark, remove panel A
(See page 6-11 for panel removal
and installation procedures.), re-
move the reservoir cap, add cool-
ant to the maximum level mark,
and then install the reservoir cap
and the panel.
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CAUTION:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.24 L (0.21 Imp qt, 0.25 US qt)