Yamaha FZ6-NHG Owner's Manual page 57

1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Coolant reservoir
5. Remove the coolant reservoir cov-
er and coolant reservoir by remov-
ing the bolts.
1. Coolant reservoir cover
2. Bolt
6. Drain the coolant from the coolant
reservoir by turning it upside down.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7. Install the coolant reservoir and its
reservoir cover by placing them in
the original position, and then in-
stalling the bolts.
8. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
drain the cooling system.
1. Coolant drain bolt
9. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
10. Install the coolant drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
TIP
Check the washer for damage and re-
place it if necessary.
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Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
11. Pour the specified amount of the
recommended coolant into the ra-
diator and reservoir.
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):
2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
12. Install the coolant reservoir cap.
13. Install the radiator cap, radiator
cap retainer and radiator cap re-
taining bolt.
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