Yamaha Vmax VMX17C 2009 Service Manual page 147

be blown out, which could cause serious in-
jury. When the engine has cooled, open the
radiator cap as follows:
Place a thick rag or a towel over the radiator
cap and slowly turn the radiator cap counter-
clockwise toward the detent to allow any re-
sidual pressure to escape. When the hissing
sound has stopped, press down on the radi-
ator cap and turn it counterclockwise to re-
move.
3. Remove:
• Coolant drain screw "1"
(along with the O-ring)
4. Drain:
• Coolant
(from the engine and radiator)
5. Remove:
• Coolant reservoir cap guide "1"
• Coolant reservoir "2"
• Coolant reservoir cover "3"
• Coolant reservoir cap "4"
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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:
10.Fill:
1
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• If coolant splashes in your eyes, thorough-
• If coolant splashes on your clothes, quickly
• If coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting
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1
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
2
• If coolant comes into contact with painted
• Do not mix different types of antifreeze.
11.Install:
12.Fill:
3-20
• Coolant drain screw
(along with the O-ring)
• 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.
WARNING
ly wash them with water and consult a doc-
tor.
wash it away with water and then with soap
and water.
and get immediate medical attention.
NOTICE
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.
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
surfaces, immediately wash them with wa-
ter.
• Radiator cap
• Coolant reservoir
(with the recommended coolant to the maxi-
mum level mark "a")
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