2001 YAMAHA YFM660R coolant level

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OPERATION ........................................... 6-1
Starting a cold engine ....................... 6-3
Starting a warm engine ..................... 6-9
Warming up ........................................ 6-9
Reverse knob operation and
reverse driving ............................... 6-11
Shifting ............................................. 6-15
To start out and accelerate .............. 6-17
To decelerate .................................... 6-21
Engine break-in ................................ 6-23
Parking .............................................. 6-27
Parking on a slope ........................... 6-29
Accessories and loading ................. 6-31
Accessories....................................... 6-31
Loading ............................................. 6-33
RIDING YOUR ATV ................................ 7-1
Getting to know your ATV ................. 7-3
Ride with care and good judgement 7-5
Be careful where you ride ............... 7-27
Turning your ATV ............................ 7-39
Climbing uphill ................................. 7-45
Riding downhill ................................ 7-55
Crossing a slope ............................... 7-59
Crossing through shallow water .... 7-63
Riding over rough terrain ................ 7-67
Sliding and skidding ........................ 7-69What to do if... .................................. 7-73
What to do... ..................................... 7-73
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ....................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ............. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication ..... 8-7
Panel removal and installation ....... 8-15
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .... 8-17
Cooling system ................................ 8-31
Changing the coolant ...................... 8-33
Spark plug inspection ...................... 8-41
Air filter element cleaning ............... 8-45
Carburetor adjustment .................... 8-51
Idle speed adjustment ..................... 8-53
Valve clearance adjustment ............ 8-55
Reverse lock release cable
adjustment ..................................... 8-55
Throttle lever adjustment ................ 8-57
Front and rear brake pad
inspection ....................................... 8-59
Brake fluid level inspection ............. 8-61
Brake fluid replacement .................. 8-65
Front brake adjustment ................... 8-67
Rear brake adjustment .................... 8-69
Parking brake adjustment ............... 8-71
Clutch lever free play adjustment .... 8-756
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Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
When the coolant temperature reaches a spec-
ified level, this light comes on to warn that the
coolant temperature is too hot. If the light
comes on during operation, stop the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so and allow the engine
to cool down for about 10 minutes.
The coolant temperature warning light circuit
can be checked according to the procedure on
page 4-7.
CAUTION:


The engine may overheat if the ATV is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the
load to specification.


Restart after making sure that the light is
out. Continuous use while the light is on
may cause damage to the engine.

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes• Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5 ~ 5-7,
8-59 ~ 8-69
Clutch• Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-75
Parking brake• Check operation, condition and cable slack. 8-71 ~ 8-73
Fuel• Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9 ~ 5-11
Engine oil• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil if necessary.5-13 ~ 5-15,
8-17 ~ 8-29
Coolant reservoir• Check coolant level.
• Fill with coolant if necessary.5-17, 8-31
Drive chain• Check chain slack and condition.
• Adjust if necessary.5-19, 8-77 ~ 8-83
Throttle• Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-21, 8-57
Wheels and tires• Check tire pressure, wear and damage.5-23 ~ 5-29,
8-93 ~ 8-95
Fittings and Fasteners• Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-21
Lights• Check for proper operation. 5-21, 8-105 ~ 8-115

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Coolant
Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank
when the engine is cold. (The coolant level will
vary with engine temperature.) The coolant
level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL”
and “LOW” marks on the tank. If the coolant
level is at or below the “LOW” level, add tap
water (soft water) to bring the level up to
“FULL”. Change the coolant every two years.
(See pages 8-31 ~ 8-39 for details.)
CAUTION:
Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use distilled water if you can’t
get soft water.
Reservoir tank capacity:
0.29 L
From “LOW” to “FULL” level:
0.165 L

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Cooling system
1. Check the coolant level in the coolant res-
ervoir when the engine is cold as the cool-
ant level will vary with engine temperature.
The coolant level should be between the
maximum and minimum marks.
2. Remove the coolant reservoir cap, and
then add coolant or distilled water to raise
it to the specified level.
CAUTION:
Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you can’t get
distilled water.
NOTE:
If water is added, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of the coolant
as soon as possible.
The radiator fan operation is completely au-
tomatic. It is switched on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the radiator.
If your ATV overheats, see page 8-120 for details.Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.29 L
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Cache du vase d’expansion
2. Repère de niveau maximum
3. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Tapa del depósito de líquido refrigerante
2. Marca de nivel máximo
3. Marca de nivel mínimo

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Changing the coolant
WARNING
Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before
removing the radiator cap. You could be
burned by hot fluid and steam blown out un-
der pressure. Always put a thick rag over the
cap when opening. Allow any remaining pres-
sure to escape before completely removing
the cap.
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove panel A. (See page 8-15 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
3. Place a container under the engine, and
then remove the coolant drain bolt.
4. Remove the radiator cap.
5. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
1. Coolant drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange du liquide de refroidissement
1. Perno de drenaje de refrigerante
1. Radiator cap
1. Bouchon de radiateur
1. Tapa del radiador

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CAUTION:
Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you cannot get
distilled water.
11. Install the radiator cap.
12. Start the engine and let it idle for several
minutes. Stop the engine, and then check
the coolant level in the radiator. If it is low,
add more coolant until it reaches the top
of the radiator.
13. Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant up
to the maximum level.
14. Install the coolant reservoir cap and check
for coolant leakage.
NOTE:
If any leakage is found, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cooling system.
15. Install the panel.

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Engine overheating
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.
WARNING
Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before removing the radiator cap. You could be burned by
hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure. Always put a thick rag over the cap when opening.
Allow any remaining pressure to escape before completely removing the cap.
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/or repair the cooling system.