Changing The Coolant - Yamaha YZF-R1 98 Service Manual

CHANGING THE COOLANT

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CHANGING THE COOLANT
1. Rem ove:
• bottom cow ling
• right side cow ling
Refer to " COWLINGS" .
2. Disengage:
• clutch cable holder 1
(from the coolant reservoir)
3. Rem ove:
• coolant reservoir bolts 2
• coolant reservoir cap 3
NOTE:
When draining the coolant from the
coolant reservoir, be sure to tilt the res-
ervoir so that coolant cannot flow
through the coolant reservoir breather
hose 4.
4. Drain:
• coolant
(from the coolant reservoir)
5. Install:
• coolant reservoir bolts
6. Engage:
• clutch cable holder
7. Rem ove:
• radiator cap 1
A hot radiator is under pressure. There-
fore, do not remove the radiator cap
w hen the engine is hot. Scalding hot
fluid and steam may be blow n out,
w hich could cause serious injury. When
the engine has cooled, open the radiator
cap as follow s:
Place a thick rag or a tow el over the
radiator cap and slow ly turn the radia-
tor cap counterclockw ise tow ard the
detent to allow any residual pressure to
escape. When the hissing sound has
stopped, turn the radiator cap counter-
clockw ise w hile pressing dow n on it
and then remove it.
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