Changing The Coolant - Yamaha 2012 TMAX XP500A Service Manual

3. Install:
• Footboards
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
• Side covers
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
• Center cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
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CHANGING THE COOLANT

1. Remove:
• Center cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
• Side cover (left)
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
• Footboard (left)
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
2. Disconnect:
• Coolant reservoir hose "1"
3. Drain:
• Coolant
(from the coolant reservoir)
4. Remove:
• Radiator cap "1"
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WARNING
A hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore,
do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam
may be blown out, which could cause seri-
ous injury. When the engine has cooled,
open the radiator cap as follows:
Place a thick rag or a towel over the radia-
tor cap and slowly turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise toward the detent to
allow any residual pressure to escape.
When the hissing sound has stopped,
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
press down on the radiator cap and turn it
counterclockwise to remove.
TIP
When removing the radiator cap, hold the radi-
ator filler pipe "2".
5. Remove:
• Coolant drain bolt "1"
(along with the O-ring)
6. Drain:
• Coolant
(from the engine and radiator)
7. Install:
• Coolant drain bolt
(along with the O-ring
Coolant drain bolt
1.6 Nm (0.16 m·kgf, 1.2 ft·lbf)
8. Connect:
• Coolant reservoir hose
9. Fill:
• Cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended coolant)
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