Yamaha TRACER MT09TRA Owner's Manual page 77

8. Install the coolant reservoir and its
cover by placing them in the origi-
nal position, and then installing the
collars and bolts.
9. Remove the coolant drain bolt and
its gasket to drain the cooling sys-
tem.
1 2
1. Coolant drain bolt
2. Gasket
10. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
11. Install the coolant drain bolt and its
new gasket, and then tighten the
bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lb·ft)
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
12. Pour the specified amount of the
recommended coolant into the ra-
diator and reservoir.
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommended antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhibitors
for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Radiator (including all routes):
1.93 L (2.04 US qt, 1.70 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
13. Install the coolant reservoir cap.
14. Install the radiator cap.
15. Start the engine, let it idle for sev-
eral minutes, and then turn it off.
16. Remove the radiator cap to check
the coolant level in the radiator. If
necessary, add sufficient coolant
until it reaches the top of the radia-
tor, and then install the radiator
cap, radiator cap retainer and radi-
ator cap retaining bolt.
17. Check the coolant level in the res-
ervoir. If necessary, remove the
coolant reservoir cap, add coolant
6-16
to the maximum level mark, and
then install the cap.
18. Start the engine, and then check
the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
19. Turn off the engine, and then in-
stall the panel.
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