Yamaha FZ8-N Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-136EAU20070CoolantThe coolant level should be checkedbefore each ride. In addition, the cool-ant must be changed at the intervalsspecified in the periodic maintenanceand lubrication chart.EAU39087To check the coolant level1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-face and hold it in an upright posi-tion.TIP● The coolant level must be checkedon a cold engine since the levelvaries with engine temperature.● Make sure that the vehicle is posi-tioned straight up when checkingthe coolant level. A slight tilt to theside can result in a false reading.2. Check the coolant level in the cool-ant reservoir.TIPThe coolant should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.3. If the coolant is at or below theminimum level mark, remove pan-el A to access the coolant reser-voir. (See page 6-8.)4. Remove the coolant reservoir cap,add coolant to the maximum levelmark, and then install the reservoircap. WARNING! Remove onlythe coolant reservoir cap. Neverattempt to remove the radiatorcap when the engine is hot.[EWA15161] NOTICE: If coolant is notavailable, use distilled water orsoft 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]5. Install the panel.1. Coolant reservoir2. Maximum level mark3. Minimum level mark1231. Coolant reservoir capCoolant reservoir capacity (up tothe maximum level mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)1U39PE2E0.book Page 13 Thursday, November 8, 2012 9:24 AM