Yamaha YZF-R1K Service Manual page 106

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CHANGING THE COOLANT
CAUTION:
ACHTUNG:
• Adding water instead of coolant low-
ers the antifreeze content of the cool-
ant. If water is used instead of coolant,
check, and if necessary, correct the
antifreeze concentration of the cool-
ant.
• Use only distilled water. However,
soft water may be used if distilled
water is not available.
• If coolant comes into contact with
painted surfaces, immediately wash
them with water.
• Do not mix different types of anti-
freeze.
13.Install:
• radiator cap
14.Fill:
• coolant reservoir
(with the recommended coolant to the
maximum level mark a)
15.Install:
• coolant reservoir cap
16.Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn it off.
17.Check:
• coolant level
Refer to "CHECKING THE COOLANT
LEVEL".
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a
few minutes until the coolant has set-
tled.
18.Install:
• right side cowling
• bottom cowling
Refer to "COWLINGS".
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