Coolant - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

10. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
NOTE:
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After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient.
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CAUTION:
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If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.
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11. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
12. Install the cowling.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
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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.
To check the coolant level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
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NOTE:
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G
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
G
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned
checking the coolant level. A slight
tilt to the side can result in a false
reading.
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2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
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NOTE:
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The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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3. If the coolant is at or below the min-
imum level mark, remove panel A
(See page 6-7 for panel removal
and installation procedures.), re-
move the reservoir cap, add cool-
ant to the maximum level mark,
and then install the reservoir cap
and the panel.
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.24 L
straight up when
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