Checking The Coolant Level; Checking The Cooling System - Yamaha TMAX XP530E-A 2017 Service Manual

6. Install:
• Engine oil pressure check point plug
TIP
Lubricate the O-ring of the engine oil pressure
check point plug with a thin coat of lithium-soap-
based grease.
Engine oil pressure check point
plug
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.9 lb·ft)
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CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• 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  Remove
the left footboard mat, coolant reservoir cap
access panel "1", and coolant reservoir cap,
and then add the recommended coolant to
the proper level.
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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-
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
4. Check:
• Coolant level
TIP
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until it settles.
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CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM

1. Remove:
• Bottom side cowling
• Side panel
• Bottom center cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (1)" on page
4-1.
• Center cover
• Fuel tank cover assembly
• Side cover
• Footboard
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (2)" on page
4-11.
• Fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
2. Check:
• Radiator "1"
• Radiator inlet hose "2"
a
• Radiator outlet hose "3"
• Radiator filler pipe "4"
b
• Radiator filler hose "5"
• Oil cooler inlet hose "6"
• Oil cooler outlet hose "7"
• Oil cooler "8"
• Thermostat outlet hose "9"
• Coolant pipe "10"
• Water pump "11"
• Water pump inlet pipe "12"
• Water pump outlet pipe "13"
Cracks/damage  Replace.
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-1, "THER-
MOSTAT" on page 6-7 and "WATER PUMP"
on page 6-9.
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