Checking The Coolant Level; Checking The Cooling System - Yamaha FJR 1300 AE 2014 Service Manual

8. Install:
• Right side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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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. Remove:
• Left side panel
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
3. Check:
• Coolant level
The coolant level should be between the min-
imum level mark "a" and maximum level mark
"b".
Below the minimum level mark → 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-
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.
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 it settles.
6. Install:
• Left side panel
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM

1. Remove:
• Side cowlings
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
• Exhaust pipe assembly
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-3.
2. Check:
• Radiator "1"
• Oil cooler outlet hose "2"
• Radiator inlet hose "3"
• Radiator outlet hose "4"
• Oil cooler inlet hose "5"
• Oil cooler "6"
• Water jacket joint "7"
• Water jacket joint inlet hose "8"
• Water pump outlet pipe "9"
• Water pump outlet hose "10"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-1, "OIL
COOLER" on page 6-4, "THERMOSTAT" on
page 6-6 and "WATER PUMP" on page 6-10.
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