Page 130 of 422
5-19
CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you cannot get
distilled water. _
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. _
EBU01083
Throttle lever
Check to see that the throttle lever operates cor-
rectly. It must open smoothly and spring back to
the idle position when released. Have a Yamaha
dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L
U5TE61.book Page 19 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 4:40 PM
Page 306 of 422
8-53
4. Remove the reservoir cap, add coolant to the
maximum level mark, install the reservoir
cap, and then install the panel.CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you cannot 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 8-132 for details. Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L
U5TE61.book Page 53 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 4:40 PM
Page 312 of 422
8-59
12. Pour the recommended coolant into the res-
ervoir to the maximum level mark, and then
install the reservoir cap and panel D.
13. Pour the recommended coolant into the radi-
ator until it is full, and then install the radiator
cap.CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you cannot 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:
1.32 L
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L
U5TE61.book Page 59 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 4:40 PM