Yamaha Giggle XF50E Owner's Manual page 58

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Engine overheating
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Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
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blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
● ● ● ● ● Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
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detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap
while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
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Wait until the
engine has cooled.
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NOTE:
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If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended
coolant as soon as possible.
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Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a
The coolant level
Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system.
is OK.
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There is
Have a Yamaha dealer check
leakage.
and repair the cooling system.
There is
Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
no leakage.
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