Cleaning The Air Filter Element - Yamaha YZF600RP Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommended anti-freeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhib-
itors for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Total amount:
1.95 L (1.72 Imp, 2.06 US qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.55 L (0.48 Imp, 0.58 US qt)
CAUTION:
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Hard water or salt water is harmful
to the engine. You may use soft wa-
ter if you can't get distilled water.
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16. Install the radiator cap, start the
engine, let it idle for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
17. Remove the radiator cap to check
the coolant level in the radiator. If
necessary, add sufficient coolant
until it reaches the top of the radia-
tor, and then install the radiator
cap.
18. Check the coolant level in the res-
ervoir. If necessary, remove the
coolant reservoir cap, add coolant
to the maximum level mark, and
then install the cap.
19. Start the engine, and then check
the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
20. Install the right air intake duct, and
then tighten the clamp screws.
21. Install the fuel tank and fuel tank
bolts.
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22. Install the coolant reservoir and
bolts.
23. Fill the coolant reservoir with the
recommended
specified level.
24. Install the cowlings.
25. Install the seat.
1. Fuel tank bolt (× 2)

Cleaning the air filter element

The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
coolant to the
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-9
2. Remove the fuel tank bolts.
3. Lift the fuel tank to position it away
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for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
from the air filter case. (Do not dis-
connect the fuel hoses!)
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