Yamaha Fazer FZS600 Owner's Manual page 88

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Engine overheating
WARNING
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G Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
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After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hiss-
ing 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.
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 tank and/or radiator.
Level is low, check the
cooling system for leakage.
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a
Level is OK.
Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the cooling system.
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Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
Leakage.
and repair the cooling system.
No
Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
leakage.
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