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8-61 1. Axle boot (× 2 each side)
1. Soufflet d’axe (× 2 de chaque côté)
1. Guardapolvo de eje (× 2 en cada lado)
14. Start the engine and let it idle for several min-
utes. 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 ra-
diator.
15. Check for coolant leakage.NOTE:_ If any leakage is found, ask a Yamaha dealer to in-
spect the cooling system. _16. Install the panels and the front carrier.
EBU00862
Axle boots
Check the protective boots for holes or tears. If any
damage is found, have them replaced by a
Yamaha dealer.
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8-77 1. V-belt cooling duct check hose
1. Flexible de contrôle du conduit de refroidissement de la courroie
trapézoïdale
1. Manguera de comprobación del conducto de enfriamiento de
la correa trapezoidal
1. V-belt case drain plug
1. Boulon de vidange du carter de courroie trapézoïdale
1. Tapón de drenaje de la caja de la correa trapezoidal
EBU06411
V-belt cooling duct check hose
If dust or water collects in the V-belt cooling duct
check hose, remove the hose and clean it.
EBU08741
V-belt case drain plug
After riding in water deep enough to allow it to en-
ter the V-belt case, remove this plug to drain the
water from the case.NOTE:_ If water drains from the V-belt case after removing
the plug, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the ATV
as the water may affect other engine parts. _
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Engine overheatingNOTE: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
coolant reservoir 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.
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