2006 YAMAHA YFM700R coolant reservoir

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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION
1. Seat 9. Clutch lever
2. Headlight 10. Parking brake lever
3. Brake pedal 11. Main switch
4. Engine oil tank 12. Brake lever
5. Coolant reservoir 13. Throttle lever
6. Idle adjusting screw 14. Reverse knob
7. Tail/brake light 15. Fuel tank cap
8. Shift pedal 16. Handlebar switches
NOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brake9Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-7–5-11
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 8-71–8-81
Rear brake9Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-7–5-11
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 8-71–8-81
Clutch9Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-89
Parking brake9Check operation, condition and cable length. 8-83–8-85
Fuel 9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-13–5-15
Engine oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-17, 8-21
Coolant reservoir 9Check coolant level in reservoir.
9Fill with coolant if necessary.5-19, 8-37–8-47
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
9Adjust if necessary.5-23, 8-91–8-99
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-23, 8-69
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-25–5-31, 8-111–8-113
Fittings and fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-31
Lights and switches9Check for proper operation. 5-31, 8-125–8-131
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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
maximum 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 8-37–8-47
for details.)
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Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine. You may use soft water if you cannot
get distilled water.
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L
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Cooling system
1. Check the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir when the engine is cold as the
coolant level will vary with engine tempera-
ture.
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.
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2
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L
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1. Coolant reservoir cap1. Bouchon de vase d’expansion1. Tapa del depósito de refrigerante 1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark
1. Repère maximum 2. Repère minimum1. Marca de máximo 2. Marca de mínimo
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5. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
6. Disconnect the hose on the coolant reser-
voir side, and then drain the coolant from
the coolant reservoir.
7. After draining the coolant, thoroughly flush
the cooling system with clean tap water.
8. Replace the coolant drain bolt washer if it
is damaged, and then tighten the coolant
drain bolt to the specified torque.
9. Connect the coolant reservoir hose.
10. Pour the recommended coolant into the
radiator until it is full.
11. Pour the recommended coolant into the
coolant reservoir to the maximum level
mark.
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2
1. Coolant reservoir cap 2. Hose1. Bouchon de vase d’expansion 2. Flexible1. Tapa del depósito de refrigerante 2. MangueraTightening torque
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m0kgf)
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Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine. 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:
1.61 L
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L
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12. Install the radiator cap and the coolant
reservoir cap.
13. Start the engine and let it idle for several
minutes. 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 radiator.
14. Check the coolant level in the reservoir. If it
is low, add coolant to the maximum level
mark.
15. Start the engine and then check for coolant
leakage.
NOTE:
If any leakage is found, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cooling system.
16. Install the panel.
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Engine overheating
NOTE:
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.
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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
reservoir tank 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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