Coolant - Yamaha VMAX VMX12V Owner's Manual

Coolant

The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand and hold it in an upright po-
sition.
2. Remove cowling
page 6-8.)
NOTE:
G The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
G
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
3. Check the coolant level in the cool-
ant reservoir.
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NOTE:
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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A. (See
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
4. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
coolant reservoir cap and add
coolant to the maximum level
mark.
5. Install the coolant reservoir cap
and the cowling.
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.30 L (0.32 US qt) (0.26 Imp.qt)
CAUTION:
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
NOTE:
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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 engine may not be
sufficiently cooled and the cool-
ing 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
G
The radiator fan is automatically
switched on or off according to the
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