Checking The Exhaust System; Checking The Coolant Level - Yamaha VMX12 2001 Service Manual

CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM/

CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL

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CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
The following procedure applies to all of the
exhaust pipes, mufflers and gaskets.
1. Check:
• exhaust pipe 1
• muffler 2
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• gasket 3
Exhaust gas leaks → Replace.
2. Check:
• tightening torque
Exhaust pipe nut 4
20 Nm (2.0 m • kg)
Muffler bolt 5
25 Nm (2.5 m • kg)
Muffler and muffler bracket bolt 6
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg)
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CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
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• Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure the motorcycle is upright.
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2. Remove:
• top cover
3. Check:
• coolant level
The coolant level should be between the
maximum level mark a and minimum level
mark b.
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended coolant to the proper level.
CAUTION:
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• Adding water instead of coolant lowers
the antifreeze content of the coolant. If
water is used instead of coolant check,
and if necessary, correct the antifreeze
concentration of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available soft water may
be used.
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