2003 Yamaha Motorsports Kodiak 400 Automatic Owners Manual - Page 164
2003 Yamaha Motorsports Kodiak 400 Automatic Manual
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Engine overheating WARNING Engine overheating POTENTIAL HAZARD Removing the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are still hot. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could be burned by hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Wait for the engine to cool before removing the radiator cap. Always use a thick rag over the cap. Allow any remaining pressure to escape before completely removing the cap. Leakage. Level is low, check the cooling system for leakage. Wait until the engine has cooled. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir and/or radiator. Level is OK. No 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. 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. _ _ 8-55