Change Coolant - Yamaha YZFR1W(C) Owner's Manual

1. Coolant reservoir cap
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
CAUTION:
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If coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water
or salt water since it is harmful
to the engine.
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If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of
the coolant will be reduced.
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
5. Install the cowling.
NOTE:
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The radiator fans are automatically
switched on or off according to the
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coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
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If the engine overheats, see page
6-47 for further instructions.
To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.
2. Remove cowlings B and C. (See
page 6-9.)
3. Place a container under the engine
4. Remove the radiator cap.
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
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1. Radiator cap
5. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
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to collect the used coolant.
WARNING
drain the cooling system.
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