PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-126If 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]5. Install the panel.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]EAU49661Replacing the air filter elementThe air filter element should be re-placed at the intervals specified in theperiodic maintenance and lubricationchart. Replace the air filter elementmore frequently if you are riding in un-usually wet or dusty areas.1. Remove the rider seat. (See page3-17.)2. Remove the cowling bolts on bothsides.3. Pull the bottom of the cowling out-ward on both sides, then removethe cowling by moving it forward,and then lifting it up.1. Coolant reservoir capCoolant reservoir capacity (up tothe maximum level mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)11. Cowling2. Bolt12U39PE0E0.book Page 12 Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:22 AM