Yamaha Vmax VMX12N Owner's Manual page 82

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Engine overheating
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
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blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
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slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hiss-
ing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
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NOTE:
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant
as soon as possible.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
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The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
Stat-l the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a
The coolant level
Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system.
is OK.
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There is
Have a Yamaha dealer check
l e a k a g e .
There is
Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
no leakage.
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