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3. Remove the coolant reservoir cap, and then
add coolant or distilled water to raise it to the
specified level.
4. Install the panel.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 auto-
matic. It is switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radiator.
_If your ATV overheats, see page 8-138 for details. Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.30 L
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10. Install the coolant reservoir hose.
11. Pour the recommended coolant into the radi-
ator until it is full.CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you can’t get
distilled water. _
Recommended antifreeze:
High quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors for aluminum
engines.
Antifreeze and water mixing ratio:
1:1
Total amount:
1.8 L
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.3 L
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