Checking The Radiator Cap; Checking The Radiator Cap Valve Opening Pressure - Yamaha WR450F Owner's Service Manual

3. Remove:
• Radiator cap
Slowly loosen the radiator cap to drain cool-
ant.
TIP
When the radiator cap is loosened, coolant will
gush out transversely; therefore, bring the con-
tainer near to the outlet.
4. Thoroughly flush the cooling system with
clean tap water.
5. Install:
• Copper washer
New
• Coolant drain bolt
Coolant drain bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
6. Pour coolant.
Recommended coolant
High quality ethylene glycol
anti-freeze containing anti-cor-
rosion for aluminum engine
Radiator (including all routes)
1.03 L (1.09 US qt, 0.91 Imp.qt)
Coolant mixing ratio
1:1 (Coolant:Water)
EWA
WARNING
• If coolant splashes in your eyes, thorough-
ly wash them with water and consult a
doctor.
• If coolant splashes on your clothes, quick-
ly wash it away with water and then with
soap and water.
• If coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting
and get immediate medical attention.
ECA
NOTICE
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water
is used instead of coolant check, and if
necessary, correct the antifreeze concen-
tration 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.
7. Install:
• Radiator cap
8. Start the engine, warm this up for 3 minutes,
stop it, and then wait for it to cool down.
TIP
This model is equipped with an engine auto-
stop system. The engine stops automatically if
left idling for 7 minutes. If the engine stops,
push the start switch or push down the kick-
starter lever to restart the engine.
9. Check:
• Coolant level
Refer to "CHECKING THE COOLANT LEV-
EL" on page 3-10.

CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP

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1. Check:
• Seal (radiator cap) "1"
• Valve and valve seat "2"
Crack/damage  Replace.
Exist fur deposits  Clean or replace.
CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP VALVE
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OPENING PRESSURE
1. Check:
• Radiator cap valve opening pressure
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a. Install the radiator cap tester adapter "2" and
the radiator cap tester "3" to the radiator cap
"1," and activate the tester to check whether
it can stay for 5 to 10 seconds within stan-
dard pressure values.
TIP
Before attaching the cap to the tester, apply
water to its sealing surface.
Radiator cap valve opening pres-
sure
107.9–137.3 kPa (1.08–1.37 kg/
cm
No stay  Replace.
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ENGINE
2
,15.6–19.9 psi)