2000 YAMAHA YZF600 coolant

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-13
6
EAU03025
Changing the coolant1. Put the motorcycle on a level place.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 3-14
for removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Remove cowling C. (See page 6-7
for removal and installation proce-
dures.)
4. Remove the bolts and the coolant
reservoir.
5. Drain the coolant from the coolant
reservoir.
6. Remove cowlings A and B. (See
page 6-5 for removal and installa-
tion procedures.)7. Remove the fuel tank bolts, then
lift the fuel tank upward. (Do not
remove the fuel hoses.)
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WARNING
@ l
Support the fuel tank carefully
during this procedure.
l
Do not tilt the fuel tank too
much or pull it too hard because
the fuel hose connections may
become loose causing fuel
leakage.
@
8. Remove the right air intake duct by
loosening and removing the screw
clamps.
1. Bolt (´ 2)
2. Coolant reservoir
1. Bolt (´ 2)
1. Screw clamp (´ 2)
2. Right air intake duct
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6 9. Remove the radiator cap.
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WARNING
@ Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. @10. Place a container under the en-
gine.
11. Remove the water pump drain bolt
and drain the coolant.
12. Remove the cylinder drain bolts
and drain the coolant.13. Install the water pump drain bolt
and cylinder drain bolts and tight-
en to the specified torque.
14. 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. @15. Install the radiator cap.
16. Run the engine several minutes to
recheck the coolant level in the ra-
diator. If it is low, fill with more
coolant until it reaches the top of
the radiator.
17. Check for coolant leakage.
1. Radiator cap
1. Water pump drain bolt
2. Cylinder drain bolt (´ 2)
Tightening torque:
Drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg)
Recommended anti-freeze:
High quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhib-
itors for aluminum engines.
Antifreeze and water mix ratio:
1:1
Total amount:
1.95 L
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.55 L
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6
NOTE:@ If you find any leaks, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect. @18. Install the right air intake duct, then
install and tighten the screw
clamps.
19. Install the fuel tank and fuel tank
bolts.
20. Install the coolant reservoir and
bolts.
21. Fill the coolant reservoir with the
recommended coolant to the
specified level.
22. Install cowlings A and B.
23. Install cowling C.
24. Install the seat.
EAU01475
Air filterThe air filter should be cleaned at the
specified intervals. It should be cleaned
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat.
2. Remove the bolts holding the fuel
tank.
3. Lift the fuel tank upward and posi-
tion it away from the air filter case.
(Do not remove the fuel hoses.)
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WA R N I N G
@ l
Support the fuel tank carefully
during this procedure.
l
Do not tilt the fuel tank too
much or pull it too hard because
the fuel hose connections may
become loose causing fuel
leakage.
@4. Remove the screws holding the air
filter case cover.
1. Bolt (´ 2)
1. Air filter case cover
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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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10-INDEXAAir filter ..................................................6-15
Air intake duct ........................................6-17
Air vent hose .......................................... 6-17
Antitheft alarm (optional) .......................... 3-7BBattery ................................................... 6-32
Brake and clutch lever lubrication........... 6-29
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ............ 6-29
Brake fluid replacement ......................... 6-26
Brake light switch adjustment ................. 6-24CCable inspection and lubrication ............ 6-28
Carburetor adjustment ...........................6-17
Care.........................................................7-1
Changing the coolant ............................. 6-13
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ................................... 6-25
Clutch lever .............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever free play adjustment ........... 6-23
Controls/Instruments ................................2-3
Coolant temperature gauge ..................... 3-8
Cooling system ...................................... 6-12
Cowling A and B ......................................6-5
Cowling C ................................................6-7
Cowling and panel removal and
installation .............................................6-5
DDiagnosis device ..................................... 3-7
Dimmer switch ......................................... 3-8
Drive chain lubrication ........................... 6-28
Drive chain slack adjustment ................. 6-27
Drive chain slack check ......................... 6-27EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-5
Engine oil ................................................ 6-9
Engine stop switch................................... 3-9FFront brake lever ................................... 3-10
Front fork adjustment............................. 3-16
Front fork inspection .............................. 6-30
Front wheel installation .......................... 6-36
Front wheel removal .............................. 6-35
Fuel ....................................................... 3-11
Fuel indicator circuit check....................... 3-5
Fuel indicator light ................................... 3-2
Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only) .............................. 3-13
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-11
Fuse replacement.................................. 6-33GGive safety the right of way ..................... 1-1
HHandlebar switches ..................................3-8
Dimmer switch ....................................3-8
Engine stop switch..............................3-9
Horn switch.........................................3-8
Lights switch .......................................3-9
Pass switch ........................................3-8
Start switch .........................................3-9
Turn signal switch ...............................3-8
Headlight bulb replacement....................6-33
Helmet holder.........................................3-15
High beam indicator light ..........................3-3
Horn switch ..............................................3-8IIdentification number records ...................9-1
Idle speed adjustment ............................6-18
Indicator lights ..........................................3-2
Fuel indicator light...............................3-2
High beam indicator light ....................3-3
Neutral indicator light ..........................3-2
Oil level indicator light .........................3-2
Turn indicator light ..............................3-3
Inspecting the brake fluid level ...............6-25KKey identification number .........................9-1LLeft view...................................................2-1
Lights switch ............................................3-9
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-21
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