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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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wise 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 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
6-42 for further instructions.
EAU42680
To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand and let the engine cool if
necessary.
2. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
3. Remove the radiator cap retaining
bolt, radiator cap retainer and radi-
ator cap.
WARNING
EWA10380
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
4. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
5. Remove the coolant reservoir cov-
er and coolant reservoir by remov-
ing the bolts.
6. Drain the coolant from the coolant
reservoir by turning it upside down.
1. Radiator cap retaining bolt
2. Radiator cap
3. Radiator cap retainer
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Coolant reservoir
1. Coolant reservoir cover
2. Bolt
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