Yamaha FZ6-NA Owner's Manual page 52

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
4. Add coolant to the maximum level
mark, and then install the reservoir
cap.
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
CAUTION:
G If coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water
or salt water since it is harmful
to the engine.
G If water has been used instead
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of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion.
G
If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of
the coolant will be reduced.
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
NOTE:
G The radiator fan is automatically
switched on or off according to the
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coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
G
If the engine overheats, see page
6-37 for further instructions.
To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.
2. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
3. Remove the radiator cap retaining
bolt, radiator cap retainer and radi-
ator cap.
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
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1. Radiator cap retaining bolt
2. Radiator cap
3. Radiator cap retainer
4. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
EAU42610
EWA10380
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Coolant reservoir
5. Remove the coolant reservoir cov-
er and coolant reservoir by remov-
ing the bolts.