Checking The Final Gear Oil Level - Yamaha XT1200Z(Z) 2010 Service Manual

Recommended antifreeze
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion in-
hibitors for aluminum engines
Mixing ratio
1:1 (antifreeze:water)
Radiator capacity (including all
routes)
1.83 L (1.93 US qt, 1.61 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up
to the maximum level mark)
0.26 L (0.27 US qt, 0.23 Imp.qt)
Handling notes for coolant
Coolant is potentially harmful and should be
handled with special care.
EWA13040
WARNING
• If coolant splashes in your eyes, thorough-
ly wash them with water and consult a doc-
tor.
• If coolant splashes on your clothes, quickly
wash it away with water and then with soap
and water.
• If coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting
and get immediate medical attention.
ECA13480
NOTICE
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
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-
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
• If coolant comes into contact with painted
surfaces, immediately wash them with wa-
ter.
• Do not mix different types of antifreeze.
10.Install:
• Radiator cap
11.Fill:
• Coolant reservoir
(with the recommended coolant to the maxi-
mum level mark "a")
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
12.Install:
• Coolant reservoir cap
13.Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then stop it.
14.Check:
• Coolant level
Refer to "CHECKING THE COOLANT LEV-
EL" on page 3-27.
TIP
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
15.Install:
• Left side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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CHECKING THE FINAL GEAR OIL LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Remove:
• Final gear oil filler bolt "1"
(along with the gasket "2")
3. Check:
• Final gear oil level
The final gear oil level should be to the bot-
tom brim "3" of the filler hole.
Below the bottom brim → Add the recom-
mended final gear oil to the proper level.
Type
Yamaha genuine shaft drive
gear oil SAE 80 API GL-5 or SAE
80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
3-29
a