Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual page 60

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Coolant reservoir cap
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
6
CAUTION:
G
If coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water
or salt water since it is harmful
to the engine.
G
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the engine may not be
sufficiently cooled and the cool-
ing system will not be protected
against frost and corrosion.
G
If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of
the coolant will be reduced.
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
4. Install the reservoir cap, and then
install the coolant reservoir cover
by installing the bolts.
NOTE:
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G The radiator fans are automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
G
If the engine overheats, see page
6-43 for further instructions.
To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.
6-13
2. Remove panel A, and cowlings A
and B. (See page 6-6.)
3. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
4. Loosen the clamp screw, and then
disconnect the air intake duct.
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1. Clamp screw
2. Air intake duct
5. Remove the radiator cap.
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
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