Periodic maintenance and adjustment – Yamaha YZFR1Y(C) User Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

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it with coolant as soon as possi-
ble, otherwise the cooling sys-
tem 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.

[ECA10472]

4. Install the reservoir cap, and then

install the coolant reservoir cover
by installing the bolts.

EAU47301

To change the coolant

1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-

face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.

2. Remove cowlings B and C. (See

page 7-9.)

3. Place a container under the engine

to collect the used coolant.

4. Remove the radiator cap.

WARNING! Never attempt to re-
move the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.

[EWA10381]

5. Remove the coolant drain bolt to

drain the cooling system.

1. Coolant reservoir cover
2. Bolt

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1. Coolant reservoir cap

Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):

0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)

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1. Radiator cap

1. Coolant drain bolt

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