Yamaha MM700A Manual page 77

LUBRICATION, MAINTENm-CE AND TUNE-UP
d. Remove the reserve
tank
the fluid level reaches the M l mark.
is in the open position.
the cooling system of trapped air.
Coolant
Change the coolant seasonally. Usc only a high quality
ethylene glycol-based coolant designed for aluminum en-
gines. Mix the coolant with water in a 60~40 ratio. Coolant
capacity listed in Table 5. When mixing antifreeze with
I S
water, make sure to use only soft or distilled water. Never
use tap or salt water because this damages engine parts.
Distilled water can be purchased at supermarkets in gallon
containers.
Always mix coolant in the proper ratio .for
the coldest temperature in your urea.
cap and fill the tank until
Completely drain and refill the cooling system once a
year.
Use only a high qzdulity ethylene glycol anti-
freeze specz$cully lubeled for use with a h -
Perform the following procedure when the engine is
cold.
Do not spill u~tfreeze on painted surfaces
immediately with soapy water and rinse
Park the snowmobile on a level surface.
2. Open the shroud.
3. Remove the muffler and exhaust pipe as described in
Chapter Five.
Remove the exhaust manifold (Figure 29).
5. Turn the carburetor heater valve (Figure 28) to the
open position.
Do not remove the coolu~zt cap (Figure 26)
The e6gine has been removedfor clarity.
Place a container underneath the engine.
gine. Allow the coolant to drain.
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