Yamaha FZ6-NA Owner's Manual page 53

1. Coolant reservoir cover
2. Bolt
6. Drain the coolant from the coolant
reservoir by turning it upside down.
7. Install the coolant reservoir and its
reservoir cover by placing them in
the original position, and then in-
stalling the bolts.
8. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
drain the cooling system.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Coolant drain bolt
9. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
10. Install the coolant drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
NOTE:
Check the washer for damage and re-
place it if necessary.
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
11. Pour the specified amount of the
recommended coolant into the ra-
diator and reservoir.
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Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommended antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhibitors
for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Radiator capacity (including all
routes):
2.00 L (2.11 US qt) (1.76 Imp.qt)
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
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
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