Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual page 66

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
CAUTION:
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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 engine may not be
sufficiently cooled and the cool-
ing system will not be protected
against frost and corrosion.
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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
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Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot.
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NOTE:
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G
The radiator fan is automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
G
If the engine overheats, see page
6-46 for further instructions.
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1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Radiator cap
To change the coolant
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
2. Remove cowlings A and B, and
3. Place a container under the en-
4. Remove the radiator cap and cool-
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Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot.
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surface and let the engine cool if
necessary.
panel A. (See pages 6-5–6-7 for
cowling and panel removal and in-
stallation procedures.)
gine to collect the used coolant.
ant reservoir cap.
WARNING
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