Coolant - Yamaha VMAX VMX12 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.
If the engine overheats, see page 6-46
for further instructions.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
To check the coolant level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. Remove cowling A. (See page 6-6
for cowling removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
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3. Check the coolant level in the
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The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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4. If the coolant is at or below the
5. Install the coolant reservoir cap
6-14
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up
checking the coolant level. A slight
tilt to the side can result in a false
reading.
coolant reservoir.
minimum level mark, remove the
coolant reservoir cap and add
coolant to the maximum level
mark.
and the cowling.
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.3 L
when
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