PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-176ervoir cap. WARNING! Removeonly the coolant reservoir cap.Never attempt to remove the ra-diator cap when the engine ishot. [EWA15161] NOTICE: If coolant isnot available, use distilled wateror soft tap water instead. Do notuse hard water or salt watersince it is harmful to the engine.If water has been used insteadof coolant, replace it with cool-ant as soon as possible, other-wise the cooling system will notbe protected against frost andcorrosion. If water has beenadded to the coolant, have aYamaha dealer check the anti-freeze content of the coolant assoon as possible, otherwise theeffectiveness of the coolant willbe reduced. [ECA10472]EAU33031Changing the coolantThe coolant must be changed at the in-tervals specified in the periodic mainte-nance and lubrication chart. Have aYamaha dealer change the coolant.WARNING! Never attempt to removethe radiator cap when the engine ishot. [EWA10381]EAU20473Cleaning the air filter elementThe air filter element should be cleanedor replaced at the intervals specified inthe periodic maintenance and lubrica-tion chart. Clean or, if necessary, re-place the air filter element morefrequently if you are riding in unusuallywet or dusty areas.1. Remove panel B. (See page 6-8.)2. Remove the intake air shroud byremoving the screw and the quickfastener screws.3. Remove the air filter case cover byremoving the screws.Coolant reservoir capacity (up tothe maximum level mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)1. Intake air shroud2. Screw3. Quick fastener screwU1CYE1E0.book Page 17 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 10:17 AM