Checking the air filter element -18, Periodic maintenance and minor repair – Yamaha YZF-R6T(C) User Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

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CAUTION:

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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.

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.

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.

19. Install the radiator cap, start the

engine, let it idle for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.

20. Remove the radiator cap to check

the coolant level in the radiator. If
necessary, add sufficient coolant

until it reaches the top of the radia-
tor, and then install the radiator
cap.

21. Start the engine, and then check

the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.

22. Connect the air intake duct, and

then tighten the clamp screw.

23. Install the panel and the cowlings.

EAU21162

Checking the air filter element

The air filter element should be
checked at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Check the air filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.

1. Remove the rider seat. (See page

3-14.)

2. Remove the fuel tank bolts.

3. Lift the front of the fuel tank, and

then tilt it back and away from the
air filter case. (Do not disconnect
the fuel hoses!)

1. Bolt

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