Yamaha YZFR1X(C) Motorcycle User Manual


 
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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.
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 antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of
the coolant will be reduced.
WARNING
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Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
5. Install the cowling.
NOTE:
The radiator fans are automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
If the engine overheats, see page
6-48 for further instructions.
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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 cowlings B and C. (See
page 6-9.)
3. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
4. Remove the radiator cap.
WARNING
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Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
5. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
drain the cooling system.
1. Coolant reservoir cap
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
1. Radiator cap
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