engine coolant YAMAHA YFM700R 2006 User Guide

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Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine. You may use soft water if you can’t
get distilled water.
NOTE:
8If water is added, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible.
8The radiator fan operation is completely auto-
matic. It is switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radiator.
If your ATV overheats, see page 8-138 for
details.
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Changing the coolant
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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.
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove panel A. (See page 8-19 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.
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1. Coolant drain bolt (×2)1. Boulon de vidange du liquide de refroidissement (×2)1. Perno de drenaje de refrigerante (×2)
1. Radiator cap
1. Bouchon de radiateur1. Tapa del radiador
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Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine. You may use soft water if you cannot
get distilled water.
Recommended antifreeze:
High quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors for
aluminum engines.
Antifreeze and water mixing ratio:
1:1
Total amount:
1.61 L
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L
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12. Install the radiator cap and the coolant
reservoir cap.
13. 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.
14. Check the coolant level in the reservoir. If it
is low, add coolant to the maximum level
mark.
15. Start the engine and then check for coolant
leakage.
NOTE:
If any leakage is found, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cooling system.
16. 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.
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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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Model YFM700R
Bulb voltage, wattage ×quantity:
Headlight 12V, 30W/30W ×2
Tail/brake light LED
Indicator/warning light
Neutral LED
Fuel level LED
Reverse LED
Coolant temperature LED
Engine trouble LED
Fuses:
Main 20.0 A
Headlight 15.0 A
Signaling system 10.0 A
Ignition 10.0 A
Fuel injection system 10.0 A
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