2001 YAMAHA YFM660R coolant reservoir

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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION
1. Seat
2. Fuel tank cap
3. Engine oil tank
4. Rear brake pedal
5. Headlight
6. Fuel cock
7. Throttle stop screw
8. Coolant reservoir
9. Tail/brake light10. Shift pedal
11. Clutch lever
12. Handlebar switches
13. Parking brake
14. Main switch
15. Reverse knob
16. Throttle lever
17. Front brake lever
NOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.

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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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6. Disconnect the hose on the coolant reser-
voir side, and then drain the coolant from
the coolant reservoir.
7. After draining the coolant, thoroughly
flush the cooling system with clean tap
water.
8. Replace the coolant drain bolt washer if it
is damaged, and then tighten the coolant
drain bolt to the specified torque.
9. Install the coolant reservoir hose.
10. Pour the recommended coolant into the
radiator until it is full. Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg)
1. Hose
1. Flexible
1. Manguera

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Recommended antifreeze:
High quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors for alumi-
num engines.
Antifreeze and water mixing ratio:
1:1
Total amount:
1.3 L
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.29 L

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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.