Checking The Coolant Level; Checking The Cooling System - Yamaha 2006 FJR1300A Service Manual

• Gasket "3"
Exhaust gas leaks → Replace.
3. Check:
• Tightening torque
• Exhaust pipe assembly nuts "4"
• Exhaust pipe assembly bolts "5"
• Exhaust pipe assembly and muffler bolts "6"
• Muffler bolts "7"
Exhaust pipe assembly nut
20 Nm (2.0 m·kg, 14 ft·lb)
Exhaust pipe assembly bolt
17 Nm (1.7 m·kg, 12 ft·lb)
Exhaust pipe assembly and muf-
fler bolt
20 Nm (2.0 m·kg, 14 ft·lb)
Muffler bolt
25 Nm (2.5 m·kg, 18 ft·lb)
7
2
5
6
4. Install:
• Side cowlings
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 the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Remove:
• Left side panel
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
7
2
5
6
3
1
(8)
4
3. Check:
• Coolant level
The coolant level should be between the min-
imum level mark "a" and maximum level mark
"b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended coolant to the proper level.
b
a
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CAUTION:
• 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.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check:
• Coolant level
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until it settles.
6. Install:
• Left side panel
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM

1. Remove:
• Exhaust pipe assembly
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-1.
2. Check:
• Radiator "1"
• Oil cooler outlet hose "2"
• Radiator inlet hose "3"
• Radiator outlet hose "4"
• Oil cooler inlet hose "5"
• Oil cooler "6"
• Water jacket joint "7"
• Water jacket joint inlet hose "8"
• Water pump outlet pipe "9"
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