Yamaha YZ250 Owner's Service Manual page 146

ENGINE/COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION/
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
EC350000
ENGINE
EC351011
COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION
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Do not remove the radiator cap 1 1 , drain
bolt and hoses when the engine and radia-
tor are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam
may be blown out under pressure, which
could cause serious injury.
When the engine has cooled, place a thick
towel over the radiator cap, slowly rotate
the cap counterclockwise to the detent.
This procedure allows any residual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissing sound
has stopped, press down on the cap while
turning counterclockwise and remove it.
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Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine parts. You may use distilled water,
if you can't get soft water.
1. Place the machine on a level place, and
hold it in an upright position.
2. Remove:
9 Radiator cap
3. Check:
9 Coolant level a
Coolant level low¡Add coolant.
1 Radiator
EC353011
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
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Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.
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