Change Coolant - Yamaha YZ85 Owner's Manual

1. Correct coolant level
3. If the coolant is below this level,
add coolant, and then install the
radiator cap.
NOTE:
If the engine overheats, see page 6-31
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. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
3. Remove the coolant drain bolt and
then the radiator cap to drain the
cooling system.
1. Coolant drain bolt
EAUM1312
1. Radiator cap
EWA10380 4. After the coolant is completely
5. Install the coolant drain bolt, and
NOTE:
Check the washer for damage and re-
place it if necessary.
6. Pour the recommended coolant
6-11
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
into the radiator until it is full.
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommended antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhibitors
for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Radiator capacity (including all
routes):
0.54 L (0.57 US qt) (0.48 Imp.qt)
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