Yamaha VMX17Y(C) Motorcycle User Manual


 
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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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 cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
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 anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
be reduced.
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5. Install the coolant reservoir cap
guard by installing the bolt.
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To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.
2. Remove cowling A. (See
page 7-9.)
3. Remove the air intake duct by re-
moving the bolts.
4. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
5. Remove the radiator cap.
WARNING! Never attempt to re-
move the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.
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6. Remove the coolant reservoir cov-
er and coolant reservoir by remov-
ing the bolts.
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.27 L (0.29 US qt, 0.24 Imp.qt)
1. Bolt
2. Air intake duct
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1. Radiator cap
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