Yamaha 2009 XP500Y TMAX Service Manual page 100

be blown out, which could cause serious in-
jury. When the engine has cooled, open the
radiator cap as follows:
Place a thick rag or a towel over the radiator
cap and slowly turn the radiator cap counter-
clockwise toward the detent to allow any re-
sidual pressure to escape. When the hissing
sound has stopped, press down on the radi-
ator cap and turn it counterclockwise to re-
move it.
5. Remove:
• Coolant drain bolt "1"
(along with the gasket)
1
6. Drain:
• Coolant
(from the engine and radiator)
7. Install:
• Coolant drain bolt
(along with the gasket
8. Connect:
• Coolant reservoir hose
9. Fill:
• Cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended coolant)
1
New )
3-19
Recommended antifreeze
High-quality ethylene glycol an-
tifreeze containing corrosion in-
hibitors for aluminum engines
Mixing ratio
1:1 (antifreeze:water)
Radiator capacity (including all
routes)
1.48 L (1.56 US qt) (1.30 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark)
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
Handling notes for coolant
Coolant is potentially harmful and should be
handled with special care.
EWA13040
WARNING
• If coolant splashes in your eyes, thorough-
ly wash them with water and consult a doc-
tor.
• If coolant splashes on your clothes, quickly
wash it away with water and then with soap
and water.
• If coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting
and get immediate medical attention.
ECA13480
NOTICE
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
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-
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
• If coolant comes into contact with painted
surfaces, immediately wash them with wa-
ter.
• Do not mix different types of antifreeze.
10.Install:
• Radiator cap
11.Fill:
• Coolant reservoir
(with the recommended coolant to the maxi-
mum level mark "a")
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