Changing The Coolant - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

CHANGING THE COOLANT

CHANGING THE COOLANT
1. Remove:
• left footrest board mat
• front side cover mole (left and right)
Refer to "FRONT COWLING".
• coolant reservoir cap access panel
• lower side cover mole (left and right)
• inner fender
Refer to "SIDE COVER MOULDINGS AND
LEG SHIELD".
2. Disconnect:
• coolant reservoir hose 1
3. Drain:
• coolant (from the coolant reservoir)
4. Remove:
• radiator cap 1
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,
press down on the radiator cap, while still
pressing down turn it counterclockwise,
and then remove it.
5. Remove:
• coolant drain bolt 1
(along with the rubber washer)
6. Drain:
• coolant
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