Checking The Coolant Level; Checking The Cooling System - Yamaha FZ6RC Service Manual

Engine oil pressure
Below specification
Above specification
6. Install:
Main gallery bolt "1"
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Main gallery bolt
8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
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CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
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Make sure the vehicle is upright.
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2. Check:
Coolant level
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The coolant level should be between the
maximum level mark "a" and minimum level
mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended coolant to the proper level.
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NOTICE
Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
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antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant check, and if nec-
essary, correct the antifreeze concentra-
tion of the coolant.
Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
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tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
Possible causes
Faulty oil pump
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Clogged oil filter
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Leaking oil pas-
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sage
Broken or dam-
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aged oil seal
Leaking oil pas-
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sage
Faulty oil filter
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Oil viscosity too
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high
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
4. Check:
Coolant level
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TIP
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until it settles.
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CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM

1. Check:
Radiator "1"
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Radiator inlet hose "2"
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Radiator outlet hose "3"
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Oil cooler "4"
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Oil cooler inlet hose "5"
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Oil cooler outlet hose "6"
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Water jacket joint "7"
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Water jacket joint hose "8"
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Oil cooler inlet pipe "9"
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Water pump outlet hose "10"
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Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-1.
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