2000 YAMAHA TDM 850 coolant reservoir

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2-DESCRIPTIONLeft view1. Coolant reservoir tank (page 6-10)
2. Helmet holder (page 3-13)
3. Seat lock (page 3-12)
4. Rear shock absorber spring preload
adjusting nut (for fine adjustment) (page 3-15)
5. Rear shock absorber damping force
adjusting knob (page 3-16)
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4-PRE-OPERATION CHECKSOwners are personally responsible for their vehicle’s condition. Your motorcycle’s vital functions can start to deteriorate
quickly and unexpectedly, even if it remains unused (for instance, if it is exposed to the elements). Any damage, fluid leak or
loss of tire pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important that, in addition to a thorough visual in-
spection, you check the following points before each ride.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Front brake• Check operation, fluid level and brake fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.
3-9, 6-20 ~ 6-23
Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level and brake fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.
Clutch• Check operation, condition and free play.
• Adjust if necessary.3-8, 6-19 ~ 6-20
Throttle grip and housing• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-16, 6-25
Engine oil• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil if necessary.6-8 ~ 6-10
Coolant reservoir tank• Check coolant level.
• Fill with coolant if necessary.6-10
Drive chain• Check chain slack and condition.
• Adjust if necessary.6-23 ~ 6-24
Wheels and tires• Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 6-17 ~ 6-19, 6-28
Control and meter cables• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-24 ~ 6-25
Brake and shift pedal
shafts• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-25
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6 8. Start the engine and warm up for a
few minutes. While warming up,
check for oil leakage. If oil leakage
is found, stop the engine immedi-
ately and check for the cause.
9. Stop the engine and check the oil
level.
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Cooling system1. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir when the engine
is cold as the coolant level will vary
with engine temperature. The
coolant level should be between
the maximum and minimum
marks.
2. If the level is low, remove the seat.
(See page 3-12 for seat removal
and installation procedures.)
3. Remove the coolant reservoir cap,
then add coolant or distilled water
to raise it to the specified level.4. Install the coolant reservoir cap
and seat.
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CAUTION:@ Hard water or salt water is harmful
to the engine. You may use soft wa-
ter if you can’t get distilled water. @
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Coolant reservoir capCoolant reservoir capacity:
0.3 L
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6 6. Remove the seat. (See page 3-12
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
7. Remove the coolant reservoir by
removing the bolts.
8. Remove the coolant reservoir
hose clamp and disconnect the
hose.
9. Drain the coolant from the coolant
reservoir by turning it upside
down.
10. Install the hose and connect the
coolant reservoir hose clamp. 11. Drain the coolant completely and
thoroughly flush the cooling sys-
tem with clean tap water.
12. If the washers are damaged, re-
place them. Tighten the water
pump drain bolt and cylinder drain
bolt to the specified torques.
13. Pour the recommended coolant
into the radiator until it is full.
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CAUTION:@ Hard water or salt water is harmful
to the engine. You may use soft wa-
ter if you can’t get distilled water. @14. Run the engine several minutes.
Stop the engine and recheck the
coolant level in the radiator. If it is
low, add more coolant until it
reaches the top of the radiator.
15. Fill the coolant reservoir with cool-
ant up to maximum level.
16. Install the radiator cap, radiator
cap stopper bolt and coolant res-
ervoir cap.
17. Check for coolant leakage. If any
leakage is found, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect the cooling sys-
tem.
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Bolt
3. Coolant reservoir hose clamp
4. Hose
Tightening torque:
Water pump and cylinder drain
bolts:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg)
Recommended antifreeze:
High quality ethylene glycol
antifreeze containing corrosion
inhibitors for aluminum engines.
Antifreeze and water mixing ratio:
1 : 1
Total amount:
1.7 L
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.3 L
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Engine overheating
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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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