2009 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 68
2009 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT bolt, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Final gear case breather cap bolt: 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf) EAU20070 Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the coolant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. EAU46690 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 10. Check the final gear case for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, check for the cause. To check the coolant level 1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. TIP ● 4 5 1. Coolant reservoir cap 2. Coolant reservoir cap guard 3. Bolt 4. Maximum level mark 5. Minimum level mark ● 7 8 9 The coolant level must be checked on a cold engine since the level varies with engine temperature. Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the coolant level. A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading. 2. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir. TIP The coolant should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. 3. If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark, remove the coolant reservoir cap guard by removing the bolt, and then remove the reservoir cap. 4. Add coolant to the maximum level mark, and then install the reservoir cap. WARNING! Remove only the coolant reservoir cap. Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.[EWA15161] NOTICE: If coolant is not available, use distilled water 7-17