Checking The Coolant Level; Checking The Cooling System - Yamaha 2007 XP500 Service Manual

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4. Install:
Inner fender
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Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
Right rear side cover
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Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
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Make sure the vehicle is upright.
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2. Check:
Coolant level
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The coolant level should be between the
maximum level mark "a" and minimum level
mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended coolant to the proper level.
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CAUTION:
Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
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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-
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tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
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3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
4. Check:
Coolant level
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NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until it settles.
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CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM

1. Remove:
Footrest board (left and right)
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Leg shield
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Inner fender
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Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
Radiator "1"
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Radiator inlet hose "2"
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Radiator outlet hose "3"
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Oil cooler inlet hose "4"
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Oil cooler outlet hose "5"
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Water jacket outlet joint "6"
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Water jacket inlet joint "7"
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Water pump inlet pipe "8"
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Water pump outlet pipe "9"
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Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-1, "THER-
MOSTAT" on page 6-5 and "WATER PUMP"
on page 6-7.
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ENGINE
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b