coolant reservoir YAMAHA WR 450F 2015 Owners Manual

DESCRIPTION
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1. Shock absorber assembly comp
ression damping force adjusting
screw (for slow compression damping) (page 3-16)
2. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting nut (for fast compression damping) (page 3-16)
3. Kickstarter (page 3-12)
4. Fuel tank cap (page 3-9)
5. Radiator cap (page 6-13)
6. Steering lock (page 3-13) 7. Coolant drain bolt (page 6-13)
8. Brake pedal (page 3-9)
9. Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase) (page 6-8)
10.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-24)
11.Shock absorber assembly reboun
d damping force adjusting screw
(page 3-16)
12.Rear brake light switch (page 6-23)
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehi cle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
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Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided inthis manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
Check fuel tank breather hose for
obstructions, cracks or damage, and check
hose connection. 3-10, 3-11
Engine oil Check oil level in oil tank.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-8
Coolant Check coolant level.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage. 6-13
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-23, 6-24
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
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Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
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Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the de-
tent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the capwhile turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily us
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Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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