fuel tank removal YAMAHA YZF600 2002 Owners Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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WARNING
_ Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot. _NOTE:_

The radiator fan is automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.


If the engine overheats, see
page 6-45 for further instructions.
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To change the coolant
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and let the engine cool if
necessary.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 3-11
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
3. Remove cowling D. (See page 6-7
for cowling removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
4. Remove the coolant reservoir by
removing the bolts.
5. Drain the coolant from the coolant
reservoir.
6. Remove cowlings A and C. (See
page 6-5 for cowling removal and
installation procedures.)7. Remove the fuel tank bolts, and
then lift the fuel tank. (Do not re-
move the fuel hoses.)
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WARNING
_

Make sure that the fuel tank is
well supported.


Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, which
could cause fuel leakage.
_
1. Bolt (× 2)
2. Coolant reservoir
1. Fuel tank bolt (× 2)
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Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-11
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Remove the fuel tank bolts.
3. Lift the fuel tank to position it away
from the air filter case. (Do not dis-
connect the fuel hoses!)
EW000071
WARNING
_

Make sure that the fuel tank is
well supported.


Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, which
could cause fuel leakage.
_4. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.5. Pull the air filter element out.
6. Clean the air filter element with
solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out.
1. Fuel tank bolt (× 2)
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw (× 8)
1. Air filter element
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