PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-146If 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. [ECA10473]5. Install the cowling.EAU33032Changing the coolantThe coolant must be changed at the in-tervals specified in the periodic main-tenance and lubrication chart. Have aYamaha dealer change the coolant.WARNING! Never attempt to removethe radiator cap when the engine ishot. [EWA10382]EAUM2391Replacing the air filter ele-ment and cleaning the checkhoseThe air filter element should be re-placed at the intervals specified in theperiodic maintenance and lubricationchart. Have a Yamaha dealer replacethe air filter element more frequently ifyou are riding in unusually wet or dustyareas. In addition, the air filter checkhose must be frequently checked andcleaned if necessary.To clean the air filter check hose1. Check the hose on the side of theair filter case for accumulated dirtor water.2. If dirt or water is visible, removethe hose, clean it, and then installit.Coolant reservoir capacity (up tothe maximum level mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)1. Air filter check hose