Yamaha XP500 2001 Service Manual page 102

CHANGING THE COOLANT
3. Drain:
S coolant (from the coolant reservoir)
4. Install:
S coolant reservoir bolts
5. Remove:
S front side cover mole (right)
Refer to "COVER AND PANEL".
S radiator cap 1
WARNING
A hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore,
do not remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may
be blown out, which could cause serious in-
jury. When the engine has cooled, open the
radiator cap as follows:
Place a thick rag or a towel over the radiator
cap and slowly turn the radiator cap coun-
terclockwise toward the detent to allow any
residual pressure to escape. When the his-
sing sound has stopped, press down on the
radiator cap, while still pressing down turn it
counterclockwise, and then remove it.
6. Remove:
S coolant drain bolt 1
(along with the rubber washer)
7. Drain:
S coolant
8. Check:
S rubber washer 1
S drain bolt 2
9. Install:
S drain bolt 2
3-33
CHK
ADJ
10 Nm (1.0 mSkg)