coolant level YAMAHA YZF-R7 1999 Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Warning light
2. Oil level symbol “ ”
3. Coolant temperature symbol “ ”
4. Engine trouble symbol “ ”
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Warning light
This indicator light has three functions.
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The light will come on and symbol
“ ” will flash if the engine oil
level is low.
If this symbol flashes, stop the en-
gine immediately and fill it with oil
to the specified level.
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The light will come on and symbol
“ ” will flash if trouble occurs in
a monitoring circuit. In such a
case, take the motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer to have the self-
diagnostic systems checked.
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The light will come on and symbol
“ ” will flash if the coolant tem-
perature is too high. The following
chart shows the conditions of the
indicator light, symbol and tem-
perature display in accordance to
coolant temperature.
The light circuit can be checked by the
procedure on page 1-6.
EC000118
CAUTION:

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Do not run the motorcycle until
you know it has sufficient en-
gine oil.
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Do not run the motorcycle if the
engine is overheated.
NOTE:

Even if the oil is filled to the specified
level, the indicator light may flicker
when riding on a slope or during sud-
den acceleration or deceleration, but
this is normal.
CB-74ECB-74E
Coolant
temperatureDisplay Conditions What to do
~ 39 ˚CSymbol is on and “LO” is
displayed.OK. Go ahead with riding.
40 ˚C ~ 120 ˚CSymbol is on and temper-
ature is displayed.OK. Go ahead with riding.
121 ˚C ~ 139 ˚CSymbol and temperature
flash.
Warning light comes on.Stop the motorcycle and al-
low it to idle until coolant tem-
perature goes down.
If the temperature does not
go down, stop the engine.
140 ˚C ~ Symbol and message
“HI” flash.
Warning light comes on.Stop the engine and allow it
to cool. Seen page 1-19 if the
engine overheats.
—Symbol and message
“Err” flash.
Warning light comes on.Ask a Yamaha dealer to in-
spect the motorcycle.
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C
C
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
5. Engine overheatingEW000070
WARNING
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. Open the radiator cap as follows. Wait until the engine has
cooled. Remove the radiator cap stopper by removing the screw. Place a thick rag like a towel over the radiator cap
and slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent. This procedure allows any residual pressure to escape.
When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning counterclockwise and remove it.
NOTE:
If it is difficult to get the recommended coolant, tap water can be temporarily used, provided that it is changed to the recom-
mended coolant as soon as possible.
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 repair the cooling system.

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SPEC
1Left handlebar switch lead
2Starter cable
3Main relay
4Speed sensor
5Throttle stop screw
6Sidestand switch lead
7Oil level switch lead
8Main switch lead
9Headlight and meter sub-wire har-
ness coupler0Horn lead
AHeadlight and meter sub-wire harness lead
BThrottle cable
CClutch hose
DWire harness (to headlight and meter sub-wire harness)
EWire harness
FFuel tank overflow hose
GWater pump breather hose
HCoolant reservoir breather hose
IAir filter case breather hose
CABLE ROUTING

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SPEC
KPickup coil lead
LStator coil lead
MSpeed sensor lead
NSidestand switch lead
OOil level switch lead
PCoolant reservoir breather hose
QWire harness
RWire harness lead (to fall detection
switch coupler)
SWire harness lead (to fuse box)
TStarter motor leadUNeutral switch lead
VGround lead
WCoolant temperature sensor coupler
XThrottle cable
Route the wire harness in front of the ignition coils.
õBe sure that there is no slack in the tail/brake light lead
and rear turn signal leads below the rear fender panel.
‚Align the portions of the wire harness, ground lead and
starter motor lead marked with white tape with the lead
holder.
CABLE ROUTING

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CHK
ADJ

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
INTERVALS
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Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a
Yamaha dealer.
NOTE:

• The air filter element needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or
dusty areas.
• Hydraulic brake system
– Replace the brake fluid or clutch fluid after disassembling the master cylinder, caliper cyl-
inder or release cylinder.
– Check the brake fluid or clutch fluid level and add fluid as required.
– Replace the master cylinder, caliper cylinder and release cylinder oil seals every two
years.
– Replace the brake hoses and clutch hose every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
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Chassis fasteners
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
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16 Sidestand
• Check operation.
• Lubricate and repair if necessary.
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Sidestand switch
• Check operation.
• Replace if necessary.
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Front fork
• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Correct accordingly.
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Rear shock
absorber assembly
• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
• Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary.
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Rear suspension
relay arm and con-
necting arm pivot-
ing points
• Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000
km or 24 months (whichever comes first).
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Electronic fuel
injection system
• Check engine idling speed, synchronization and
starter operation.
• Adjust if necessary.
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22 Engine oil
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
• Change. (Warm engine before draining.)
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23Engine oil filter
cartridge
• Replace.
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Cooling system
• Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
• Change coolant every 24,000 km 24 months (which-
ever comes first).
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No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
1,000 km EVERY
6,000 km or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
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CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
• Place the motorcycle on a suitable
stand.
• Make sure that the motorcycle is
upright.
2. Remove:
• bottom cowling
• front cowling
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
3. Check:
• coolant level
The coolant level should be between
the minimum level mark a and maxi-
mum level mark b.
Below the minimum level mark ® Add
the recommended coolant to the
proper level.
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers
the antifreeze content of the coolant. If
water is used instead of coolant, check
and if necessary, correct the antifreeze
concentration of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However,
soft water may be used if distilled
water is not available.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn it off.
5. Check:
• coolant level
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a
few minutes until the coolant has set-
tled.
aa b
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CHK
ADJ
CHANGING THE COOLANT
ACHTUNG:CAUTION:
• Adding water instead of coolant low-
ers the antifreeze content of the cool-
ant. If water is used instead of coolant,
check, and if necessary, correct the
antifreeze concentration of the cool-
ant.
• Use only distilled water. However,
soft water may be used if distilled
water is not available.
• If coolant comes into contact with
painted surfaces, immediately wash
them with water.
• Do not mix different types of anti-
freeze.
11.Install:
• radiator cap
12.Fill:
• coolant reservoir
(with the recommended coolant to the
maximum level mark a)
13.Install:
• coolant reservoir cap
14.Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn it off.
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15.Check:
• coolant level
Refer to “CHECKING THE COOLANT
LEVEL”.
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a
few minutes until the coolant has set-
tled.
16.Install:
• front cowling
• bottom cowling
Refer to “COWLINGS”.

ENG
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OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP
EB411000
OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP
Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks
Removing the oil pan and oil pumpRemove the parts in the order listed.
Engine oil Drain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE
OIL” in chapter 3.
Coolant Drain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT”
in chapter 3.
Radiator assembly and water pump
outlet pipeRefer to “RADIATOR AND THERMO-
STAT” and “OIL COOLER” in chapter 5.
Exhaust pipe assembly Refer to “ENGINE”.
1 Oil level switch connector 1 Disconnect.
2 Oil level switch 1
3 Oil level switch lead holder 1
4 Oil pan 1
5 Oil pan gasket 1
6 Dowel pin 2

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COOLWATER PUMP
EB503000
WATER PUMP
Order Job/Part Q’ty Remarks
Removing the impeller shaftRemove the parts in the order listed.
Oil/water pump assembly and oil
pump rotorRefer to “OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP” in
chapter 4.
1 Water pump cover 1
2 O-ring 1
3 Pin 2
4 Impeller shaft (along with the impel-
ler)1
NOTE:
• The water pump and oil pump are
combined into one unit (oil/water
pump assembly).
• It is not necessary to remove the
impeller shaft unless the coolant
level is extremely low or coolant
leaks from the oil pan.

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
EB800000
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
1
Wire harness
2
Main switch
3
Front brake light switch
4
Ignition coils
5
Clutch switch
6
Throttle position sensor
7
Intake air temperature sensor
8
Intake air pressure sensor
9
Atmospheric pressure sensor
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Turn signal relay
A
Relay unit
B
ECU
C
CDI unit
D
Fuse box
E
Fall detection switch
F
Starter relay
G
Main fuse
H
Main relay
I
Battery
J
Rectifier/regulator
K
Rear brake light switch
L
Neutral switch
M
Speed sensor
N
Sidestand switch
O
Stator coil assembly
P
Oil level switch
Q
Pickup coil
R
Radiator fan
S
Horn
T
Coolant temperature
sender
U
Thermo switch
V
Camshaft sensor
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