2009 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 70
2009 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Bolt 2. Coolant reservoir cap 3. Coolant reservoir cap guard 4. Bolt 5. Coolant reservoir cover 6. Coolant reservoir 1. Coolant drain bolt 3 4 5 6 1 1 Antifreeze/water mixture ratio: 1:1 Recommended antifreeze: High-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors for aluminum engines Coolant quantity: Radiator capacity (including all routes): 3.75 L (3.96 US qt, 3.30 Imp.qt) Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark): 0.27 L (0.29 US qt, 0.24 Imp.qt) 11. After the coolant is completely drained, thoroughly flush the cooling system with clean tap water. 12. Install the coolant drain bolt. TIP Check the O-ring for damage and replace it if necessary. 13. Hold the vehicle upright, and pour the specified amount of the recommended coolant into the radiator and reservoir. NOTICE: Failing to hold the vehicle upright when filling the radiator with coolant may cause air to be trapped in the cooling system.[ECA16540] 7. Remove the coolant reservoir cap guard by removing the bolt, and then remove the reservoir cap. 8. Drain the coolant from the coolant reservoir by turning it upside down. 9. Install the coolant reservoir cover and the coolant reservoir by placing them in their original position, and then installing the bolts. 10. Remove the coolant drain bolt to drain the cooling system. 14. Install the coolant reservoir cap, and then install the reservoir cap guard by installing the bolt. 15. Install the radiator cap. 16. Start the engine, let it idle for several minutes, and then turn it off. 17. Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level in the radiator. If necessary, add sufficient coolant until it reaches the top of the radiator, and then install the radiator cap. 18. Check the coolant level in the reservoir. If necessary, remove the coolant reservoir cap guard and the cap, add coolant to the maxi- 7-19