2001 YAMAHA YZF600 radiator

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2-DESCRIPTION Left view1. Air intake duct (page 6-19)
2. Fuel tank (page 3-8)
3. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-14)
4. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob (page 3-15)
5. Shock absorber assembly compression damping
force adjusting screw (page 3-15)
6. Storage compartment (page 3-12)
7. Helmet holder (page 3-11)
8. Grab bar
9. Shift pedal (page 3-7)
10. Radiator
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EW000067
WARNING
_ Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot. _NOTE:_ l
The radiator fan is automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
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If the engine overheats, see
page 6-45 for further instructions.
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To change the coolant
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and let the engine cool if
necessary.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 3-11
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
3. Remove cowling D. (See page 6-7
for cowling removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
4. Remove the bolts and the coolant
reservoir.
5. Drain the coolant from the coolant
reservoir.
6. Remove cowlings A and C. (See
page 6-5 for cowling removal and
installation procedures.)7. Remove the fuel tank bolts, and
then lift the fuel tank. (Do not re-
move the fuel hoses.)
EW000071
WARNING
_ l
Make sure that the fuel tank is
well supported.
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Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, which
could cause fuel leakage.
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1. Bolt (´ 2)
2. Coolant reservoir
1. Fuel tank bolt (´ 2)
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68. Remove the right air intake duct by
loosening the screw clamps.9. Remove the radiator cap.
EW000067
WARNING
_ Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot. _10. Place a container under the en-
gine to collect the used coolant11. Remove the water pump drain bolt
to drain the cooling system.
12. Remove the cylinder drain bolts to
drain the cooling system.
13. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
14. Install the water pump drain bolt
and cylinder drain bolts, and then
tighten them to the specified
torques.
1. Screw clamp (´ 2)
2. Right air intake duct
1. Radiator cap
1. Water pump drain bolt
2. Cylinder drain bolt (´ 2)
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6 15. Pour the specified amount of rec-
ommended coolant into the radia-
tor and reservoir.
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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. _16. Install the radiator cap, start the
engine, let it idle for several min-
utes, 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 radia-
tor, and then install the radiator
cap.
18. Check the coolant level in the res-
ervoir. If necessary, remove the
coolant reservoir cap, add coolant
to the maximum level mark, and
then install the cap.
19. Start the engine, and then check
the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
20. Install the right air intake duct, then
tighten the screw clamps.21. Install the fuel tank and fuel tank
bolts.
22. Install the coolant reservoir and
bolts.
23. Fill the coolant reservoir with the
recommended coolant to the
specified level.
24. Install the cowlings.
25. Install the seat. Tightening torques:
Water pump drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg)
Cylinder drain bolt
7.0 Nm (0.7 m·kg)
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommended anti-freeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol
antifreeze containing corrosion
inhibitors for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Total amount:
1.95 L
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.55 L
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EC000102
CAUTION:_ l
Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
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To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-volt-
age) battery charger is required.
Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.
If you do not have access to a
sealed-type (MF) battery charg-
er, have a Yamaha dealer charge
your battery.
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Replacing the fuses The main fuse box and the fuse box,
which contains the fuses for the individ-
ual circuits, are located under the seat.
(See page 3-11 for seat removal and
installation procedures.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
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CAUTION:_ Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly a
fire. _
1. Headlight fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Radiator fan fuse
5. Spare fuse (´ 2)
1. Main fuseSpecified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Headlight fuse: 20 A
Signaling system fuse: 15 A
Radiator fan fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse: 7.5 A
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6Engine overheating
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WARNING
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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. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
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After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hiss-
ing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
_NOTE:_ If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant
as soon as possible. _
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Wheel travel
Front 130 mm
Rear 120 mm
Electrical system
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 18.5 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Model YTX12-BS
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 10 Ah
Headlight typeQuar tz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Meter lighting 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 4
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Oil level warning light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Fuel level warning light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 20 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Radiator fan fuse 7.5 A
Ignition fuse 7.5 A
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