Coolant - Yamaha Tmix XP500Y Owner's Manual

Coolant

The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
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G The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
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Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level through
the check window.
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The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. Coolant level check window
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, lift up the
right floorboard mat as shown.
1. Right floorboard mat
4. Remove the coolant reservoir cov-
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1. Coolant reservoir cover
2. Screw
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er by removing the screw.
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5. Open the reservoir cap, add cool-
ant to the maximum level mark,
and then close the reservoir cap.
WARNING! Remove only the
coolant reservoir cap. Never at-
tempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine
hot. NOTICE: If coolant is
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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.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
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