2005 YAMAHA YFZ450 coolant temperature

4-3 1. Neutral indicator light “N”
2. Coolant temperature warning light “”
1. Témoin de point mort “N”
2. Témoin d’avertissement de la température du liquide de
refroidissement “”
1. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
2. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del refrigerante “”
EBU08020
Indicator and warning lights
EBU06030
Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in neutral.
EBU13850
Coolant temperature warning light “”
When the coolant temperature reaches a specified
level, this light comes on to warn that the coolant
temperature is too hot. If the light comes on during
operation, stop the engine as soon as it is safe to
do so and allow the engine to cool down for about
10 minutes.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked according to the following procedures.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “RUN” and turn
the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neutral position
or pull the clutch lever.
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5-15
EBU13160
Coolant
Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir
when the engine is cold. (The coolant level will
vary with engine temperature.) The coolant level is
satisfactory if it is between the minimum and max-
imum level marks on the coolant reservoir. If the
coolant level is at or below the minimum level
mark, add distilled water to bring the level up to the
maximum level mark. Change the coolant every
two years. (See pages 8-41–8-51 for details.)CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you cannot get
distilled water. _
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.29 L
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8-41 1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark
3. Coolant reservoir 4. Coolant reservoir cap
1. Repère de niveau maximum 2. Repère de niveau minimum
3. Vase d’expansion 4. Bouchon du vase d’expansion
1. Marca de nivel máximo 2. Marca de nivel mínimo
3. Depósito de refrigerante
4. Tapa del depósito de líquido refrigerante
EBU10151
Cooling system
1. Check the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold as the coolant
level will vary with engine temperature.NOTE:_ The coolant should be between the minimum and
maximum level marks. _2. If the coolant is at or below the minimum level
mark, remove the coolant reservoir cap, and
then add coolant or distilled water to raise it to
the specified level.CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you can’t get
distilled water. _
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.29 L
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8-43
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 8-148 for details.
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10-5
Wheel travel:
Front
Rear230.0 mm
256.0 mm
Electrical:
Ignition system
Generator system
Battery type/voltage capacityDC-C.D.I.
A.C. magneto
GT7B-4/12 V, 6.5 Ah
Headlight type: Krypton bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage
× quantity:
Headlight
Tail/brake light
Indicator/warning lights:
Neutral
Coolant temperature12 V, 30 W/30.0 W
× 2
12 V, 5 W/21.0 W
× 1
12 V, 1.7 W
× 1
12 V, 1.7 W
× 1
Fuse: 15.0 AMODEL YFZ450
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