Checking The Air Induction System - Yamaha VMAX 2009 Service Manual

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6. Drain:
• Coolant
(from the coolant reservoir)
7. Install:
• Coolant reservoir cover
• Coolant reservoir
8. Check:
• Coolant drain screw O-ring
Damage → Replace.
9. Install:
• Coolant drain screw
(along with the O-ring)
10.Fill:
• Cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended coolant)
Recommended antifreeze
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion in-
hibitors for aluminum engines
Mixing ratio
1:1 (antifreeze:water)
Radiator capacity (including all
routes)
3.75 L (3.96 US qt, 3.30 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up
to the maximum level mark)
0.27 L (0.29 US qt, 0.24 Imp.qt)
Handling notes for coolant
Coolant is potentially harmful and should be
handled with special care.
EWA13040
WARNING
• If coolant splashes in your eyes, thorough-
ly wash them with water and consult a doc-
tor.
• If coolant splashes on your clothes, quickly
wash it away with water and then with soap
and water.
• If coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting
and get immediate medical attention.
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ECA13480
NOTICE
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant check, and if nec-
essary, correct the antifreeze concentra-
tion 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 wa-
ter.
• Do not mix different types of antifreeze.
11.Install:
• Radiator cap
12.Fill:
• Coolant reservoir
(with the recommended coolant to the maxi-
mum level mark "a")
13.Install:
• Coolant reservoir cap
• Coolant reservoir cap guide
14.Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then stop it.
15.Check:
• Coolant level
Refer to "CHECKING THE COOLANT LEV-
EL" on page 3-19.
TIP
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
16.Install:
• Right intake duct assembly
• Top cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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CHECKING THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM

Refer to "CHECKING THE AIR INDUCTION
SYSTEM" on page 7-23
ENGINE
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