PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-136 CAUTION:ECA10471 If coolant is not available, usedistilled water or soft tap waterinstead. Do not use hard wateror salt water since it is harmfulto 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 been added to thecoolant, have a Yamaha dealercheck the antifreeze content ofthe coolant as soon as possible,otherwise the effectiveness ofthe coolant will be reduced.WARNINGEWA10380Never attempt to remove the radiatorcap when the engine is hot.5. Install the panel.NOTE: The radiator fans are automaticallyswitched on or off according to thecoolant temperature in the radia-tor. If the engine overheats, see page6-40 for further instructions.EAU33030Changing the coolantWARNINGEWA10380Never attempt to remove the radiatorcap when the engine is hot.The coolant must be changed at the in-tervals specified in the periodic mainte-nance and lubrication chart. Have aYamaha dealer change the coolant.1. Coolant reservoir capCoolant reservoir capacity (up to themaximum level mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)U3C3E2E0.book Page 13 Friday, July 6, 2007 9:09 AM