Checking The Coolant Level; Checking The Cooling System - Yamaha Star XVS13AA(C) 2011 Service Manual

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CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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• Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
• Coolant level
The coolant level should be between the
maximum level mark "a" and minimum level
mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended coolant to the proper level.
TIP
To add coolant, remove the coolant reservoir
cap cover "1" and coolant reservoir cap "2".
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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.
3. Install:
• Coolant reservoir cap
• Coolant reservoir cap cover
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check:
• Coolant level
TIP
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
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CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM

1. Remove:
• Front cylinder exhaust pipe
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-1.
2. Check:
• Radiator cover "1"
• Radiator "2"
• Radiator inlet hose "3"
• Radiator outlet hose "4"
• Radiator outlet pipe "5"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-1.
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