Checking The Cooling System; Changing The Coolant - Yamaha MBK X-MAX 300 2017 Service Manual

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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.
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
4. Check:
• Coolant level
TIP
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
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CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM

1. Remove:
• Battery cover assembly
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (1)" on page
4-1.
• Front cowling assemblies
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (2)" on page
4-4.
• Lower side covers
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (4)" on page
4-10.
• Radiator cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (5)" on page
4-13.
• Exhaust pipe
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-7.
2. Check:
• Radiator "1"
• Cooling system air bleed hose "2"
• Coolant reservoir hose "3"
• Radiator filler pipe "4"
• Radiator filler hose "5"
• Radiator outlet hose "6"
• Radiator inlet hose "7"
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
• Thermostat assembly "8"
• Water pump inlet hose "9"
• Water pump outlet pipe "10"
Cracks/tears → Replace.
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-2, "THER-
b
MOSTAT" on page 6-6 and "WATER PUMP"
a on page 6-8.
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3. Install:
• Exhaust pipe
Refer to "ENGINE REMOVAL" on page 5-7.
• Radiator cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (5)" on page
4-13.
• Lower side covers
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (4)" on page
4-10.
• Front cowling assemblies
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (2)" on page
4-4.
• Battery cover assembly
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (1)" on page
4-1.
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CHANGING THE COOLANT

1. Remove:
• Battery cover assembly
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (1)" on page
4-1.
• Front cowling assemblies
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (2)" on page
4-4.
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