Periodic maintenance and adjustment8-1412345678910111213EAUS1203CoolantThe coolant level should be checkedregularly. In addition, the coolant mustbe changed at the intervals specified inthe periodic maintenance chart.TIPIf genuine Yamaha coolant is not avail-able, use an ethylene glycol antifreezecontaining corrosion inhibitors for alu-minum engines and mix with distilledwater at a 1:1 ratio.EAU94092To check the coolant levelSince the coolant level varies with en-gine temperature, check when the en-gine is cold.1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.2. With the vehicle in an upright posi-tion, look at the coolant level in thereservoir.3. If the coolant is at or below theminimum level mark, remove thecoolant reservoir cap by referringto the following procedure.4. Remove the quick fastener.TIPThe quick fastener is removed by push-ing in the center pin and then pulling thefastener out.5. Pull the coolant reservoir cover Atoward you as shown, and then re-move it by sliding it downward.NOTICE: When removing thecoolant reservoir cover A, re-move it while making sure that itdoes not contact the radiatorfin.[ECA27400]Recommended coolant:YAMALUBE coolantCoolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (max level mark):0.24 L (0.25 US qt, 0.21 Imp.qt)Radiator (including all routes):2.25 L (2.38 US qt, 1.98 Imp.qt) 1. Maximum level mark2. Minimum level mark1. Quick fastener211