Checking The Radiator Cap; Checking The Radiator Cap Valve Opening Pressure - Yamaha YZ450FX 2019 Owner's Service Manual

5. Install:
• Copper washer
New
• Coolant drain bolt
Coolant drain bolt
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
6. Pour coolant.
Recommended coolant
High quality ethylene glycol
anti-freeze containing anti-cor-
rosion for aluminum engine
Radiator (including all routes)
1.03 L (1.09 US qt, 0.91 Imp.qt)
Coolant mixing ratio
1:1 (Coolant:Water)
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WARNING
• If coolant splashes in your eyes, thorough-
ly wash them with water and consult a doc-
tor.
• If coolant splashes on your clothes, quickly
wash it away with water and then with soap
and water.
• If coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting
and get immediate medical attention.
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NOTICE
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant, check, and if nec-
essary, correct the antifreeze concentra-
tion of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
• If coolant comes into contact with painted
surfaces, immediately wash them with wa-
ter.
• Do not mix different types of antifreeze.
7. Install:
• Radiator cap
8. Start the engine, warm this up for several
minutes, stop it, and then wait for it to cool
down.
9. Check:
• Coolant level
Refer to "CHECKING THE COOLANT LEV-
EL" on page 3-6.
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CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP

1. Check:
• Seal (radiator cap) "1"
• Valve and valve seat "2"
Crack/damage  Replace.
Exist fur deposits  Clean or replace.
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CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP VALVE
OPENING PRESSURE
1. Check:
• Radiator cap valve opening pressure
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a. Install the radiator cap tester adapter "2" and
the radiator cap tester "3" to the radiator cap
"1", and activate the tester to check whether
it can stay for 5 to 10 seconds within standard
pressure values.
TIP
Before attaching the cap to the tester, apply wa-
ter to its sealing surface.
Radiator cap valve opening pres-
sure
107.9–137.3 kPa (1.08–1.37
kgf/cm², 15.6–19.9 psi)
No stay  Replace.
Radiator cap tester
90890-01325
Mityvac cooling system tester kit
YU-24460-A
Radiator cap tester adapter
90890-01352
Pressure tester adapter
YU-33984
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