Checking The Coolant Level; Checking The Cooling System - Yamaha 2012 TMAX XP500A Service Manual

Engine oil pressure check point
plug
12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
EAS21110

CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
• Coolant level
The coolant level should be between the
maximum level mark "a" and minimum
level mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark →
Remove the left footboard mat, coolant
reservoir cap access panel "1", and cool-
ant reservoir cap, and then add the rec-
ommended coolant to the proper level.
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• 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
concentration of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water
may be used.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn it off.
4. Check:
• Coolant level
TIP
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until it settles.
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CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM

1. Remove:
• Center cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
• Side covers
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
• Footboards
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
2. Check:
• Radiator "1"
• Radiator inlet hose "2"
• Radiator outlet hose "3"
• Oil cooler inlet hose "4"
• Oil cooler outlet hose "5"
• Oil cooler "6"
• Thermostat outlet hose "7"
• Water pump "8"
• Water pump inlet pipe "9"
• Water pump outlet pipe "10"
• Radiator filler pipe "11"
• Radiator filler hose "12"
• Coolant pipe "13"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-1,
"THERMOSTAT" on page 6-7 and
"WATER PUMP" on page 6-9.
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