Coolant - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
11. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
NOTE:
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.
CAUTION:
If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha dealer
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check the vehicle.
12. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
13. Install the cowling.

Coolant

The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
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face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
NOTE:
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The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
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Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in an incorrect
reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the cool-
ant reservoir.
NOTE:
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
brake fluid
screw, remove the coolant reser-
voir cap, and then add coolant to
the maximum level mark.
1. Brake fluid reservoir bracket screw
reservoir bracket