Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual page 51

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1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove pan-
el B (See page 6-5.), remove the
reservoir cap, add coolant to the
maximum level mark, and then in-
stall the reservoir cap and the pan-
el.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Coolant reservoir
3. Minimum level mark
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
CAUTION:
G 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.
G 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
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corrosion.
G
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.
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WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
NOTE:
G
The radiator fan is automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
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G If the engine overheats, see page
6-39 for further instructions.
To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.
2. Remove
page 3-13.)
3. Remove cowling B and panel B.
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the seat. (See