Checking The Cooling System; Changing The Coolant - Yamaha YZ 2020 Series Owner's Service Manual

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CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM

1. Remove:
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
• Air scoop (left/right)
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
• Air filter case cover
Refer to "THROTTLE BODY" on page 7-4.
2. Check:
• Radiator
• Radiator hoses
Crack/damage  Replace.
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-2.
3. Install:
• Air filter case cover
Refer to "THROTTLE BODY" on page 7-4.
• Air scoop (left/right)
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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CHANGING THE COOLANT

EWA19080
WARNING
If coolant seems hot, do not remove the radi-
ator cap.
1. Place a container under the engine.
2. Remove:
• Coolant drain bolt "1"
1 1
3. Remove:
• Radiator cap
Slowly loosen the radiator cap to drain cool-
ant.
TIP
When the radiator cap is loosened, coolant will
gush out transversely; therefore, bring the con-
tainer near to the outlet.
4. Thoroughly flush the cooling system with
clean tap water.
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)
0.93 L (0.98 US qt, 0.82 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 3-20.
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