coolant YAMAHA YFM660R 2001 User Guide

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Changing the coolant
WARNING
Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before
removing the radiator cap. You could be
burned by hot fluid and steam blown out un-
der pressure. Always put a thick rag over the
cap when opening. Allow any remaining pres-
sure to escape before completely removing
the cap.
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove panel A. (See page 8-15 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
3. Place a container under the engine, and
then remove the coolant drain bolt.
4. Remove the radiator cap.
5. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
1. Coolant drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange du liquide de refroidissement
1. Perno de drenaje de refrigerante
1. Radiator cap
1. Bouchon de radiateur
1. Tapa del radiador

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6. Disconnect the hose on the coolant reser-
voir side, and then drain the coolant from
the coolant reservoir.
7. After draining the coolant, thoroughly
flush the cooling system with clean tap
water.
8. Replace the coolant drain bolt washer if it
is damaged, and then tighten the coolant
drain bolt to the specified torque.
9. Install the coolant reservoir hose.
10. Pour the recommended coolant into the
radiator until it is full. Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg)
1. Hose
1. Flexible
1. Manguera

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Recommended antifreeze:
High quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors for alumi-
num engines.
Antifreeze and water mixing ratio:
1:1
Total amount:
1.3 L
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.29 L

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CAUTION:
Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you cannot get
distilled water.
11. Install the radiator cap.
12. Start the engine and let it idle for several
minutes. Stop the engine, and then check
the coolant level in the radiator. If it is low,
add more coolant until it reaches the top
of the radiator.
13. Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant up
to the maximum level.
14. Install the coolant reservoir cap and check
for coolant leakage.
NOTE:
If any leakage is found, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cooling system.
15. Install the panel.

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Engine overheating
NOTE:
If it is difficult to get the recommended coolant, tap water can be temporarily used, provided that it
is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
WARNING
Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before removing the radiator cap. You could be burned by
hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure. Always put a thick rag over the cap when opening.
Allow any remaining pressure to escape before completely removing the cap.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.Check the coolant level in the
reservoir tank and/or radiator.
Level is OK.
Level is low, check the
cooling system for leakage.
No
leakage.
Leakage.Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
and repair the cooling system.
Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and/or repair the cooling system.

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Wheel travel:
Front
Rear230 mm
220 mm
Electrical:
Ignition system
Generator system
Battery type/voltage capacityDC-C.D.I.
A.C. Magneto
YTX14-BS/12 V, 12 AH
Headlight type: Krypton bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage
× quantity:
Headlight
Tail/brake light
Indicator/warning lights:
Neutral
Reverse
Coolant temperature12 V, 30 W/30 W × 2
12 V, 5 W/21 W × 1
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Fuse:
Main fuse 20 AMODEL YFM660R