2002 YAMAHA WR 426F coolant reservoir

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INSP
ADJ
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
9. Fill:
Radiator
Engine
To specified level.
CAUTION:
Do not mix more than one type of ethyl-
ene glycol antifreeze containing corro-
sion inhibitors for aluminum engine.
Do not use water containing impurities or oil.
Recommended coolant:
High quality ethylene glycol
anti-freeze containing
anti-corrosion for
aluminum engine
Coolant 1 and water
(soft water) 2 mixing ratio:
50%/50%
Coolant capacity:
1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Handling notes of coolant:
The coolant is harmful so it should be han-
dled with special care.
WARNING
When coolant splashes to your eye.
Thoroughly wash your eye with water
and see your doctor.
When coolant splashes to your clothes.
Quickly wash it away with water and
then with soap.
When coolant is swallowed.
Quickly make him vomit and take him
to a doctor.
10. Install:
Radiator cap
11. Fill:
Coolant reservoir tank
Midway a between maximum and min-
imum marks on the tank.
LOWFULLCOOLANTa

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INSP
ADJRADIATOR CAP INSPECTION/
RADIATOR CAP OPENING PRESSURE INSPECTION
12. Install:
Coolant reservoir cap
13. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
14. Turn off the engine and inspect the cool-
ant level.
Refer to “COOLANT LEVEL INSPEC-
TION” section.
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level wait a few
minutes until the coolant settles.
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Seal (radiator cap) 1
Valve and valve seat 2
Crack/damage → Replace.
Fur deposits 3 → Clean or replace.
EC356001
RADIATOR CAP OPENING PRESSURE
INSPECTION
1. Attach:
Radiator cap tester 1 and adapter 2
NOTE:
Apply water on the radiator cap seal.
3Radiator cap
2. Apply the specified pressure.
Radiator cap tester:
YU-24460-01/90890-01325
Adapter:
YU-33984/90890-01352
Radiator cap opening pressure:
110 kPa (1.1 kg/cm2, 15.6 psi)

ENG
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RADIATOR
EC450001
RADIATOR
Extent of removal:1 Radiator removal2 Coolant reservoir removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
RADIATOR REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Seat, fuel tank and side cover Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section.
Exhaust pipe Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
1 Engine guard (right) 1
2 Panel 2
3 Clamp 8
4 Radiator (right) 1
5 Hose 2 1
6 Hose 3 1
7 Hose 4 1
8 Pipe 2/O-ring 1/1
9 Radiator breather hose 1
10 Radiator (left) 1
1

ENG
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RADIATOR
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
11 Hose 1 1
12 Pipe 1/O-ring 1/1
13 Coolant reservoir hose 1
14Coolant reservoir tank
1
2
1

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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
EC580000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Extent of removal:1 Rear shock absorber removal2 Rear shock absorber disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Seat, fitting band and side covers Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Silencer Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Coolant reservoir tank Refer to “RADIATOR” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
1 Tail light connector 2
2 Band 2
3 Bolt (reservoir tank) 1
4 Clamp (air cleaner joint) 1 Only loosening.
5 Rear frame 1
6 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay arm) 1Hold the swingarm.
7 Bolt (rear shock absorber-frame) 1
8 Rear shock absorber 1
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