Checking The Coolant Level - Yamaha YZ85W1 Service Manual

CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL

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CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE: NOTE:
• Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Remove:
A hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore,
do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam
may be blown out, which could cause seri-
ous injury. When the engine has cooled,
open the radiator cap as follows:
Place a thick rag or a towel over the radia-
tor cap and slowly turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise toward the detent to
allow any residual pressure to escape.
When the hissing sound has stopped,
press down on the radiator cap and turn it
counterclockwise to remove.
3. Check:
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
5. Check:
NOTE: NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until it settles.
6. Install:
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• radiator cap
CAUTION:
• coolant level
low → Add coolant.
Coolant level
CAUTION:
the antifreeze content of the coolant. If
water is used instead of coolant check,
and if necessary, correct the antifreeze
concentration of the coolant.
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
utes, and then turn it off.
• coolant level
• radiator cap
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