Yamaha FJR1300(N) Motorcycle User Manual


 
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CHANGING THE COOLANT
CAUTION:
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Adding water instead of coolant lowers
the antifreeze content of the coolant. If
water is used instead of coolant check,
and if necessary, correct the antifreeze
concentration of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water
may be used.
If coolant comes into contact with painted
surfaces, immediately wash them with
water.
Do not mix different types of antifreeze.
12.Install:
radiator cap
13.Remove:
coolant reservoir cap cover
1
coolant reservoir cap
14.Fill:
coolant reservoir
(with the recommended coolant to the maxi-
mum level mark
a
)
15.Install:
coolant reservoir cap
coolant reservoir cap cover
16.Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then stop it.
17.Check:
coolant level
Refer to “CHECKING THE COOLANT
LEVEL”.
NOTE:
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Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
18.Install:
front cowling assembly
side cowlings
Refer to “COWLINGS AND COVERS”.