Yamaha YZF-R1B 2012 Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE3-316. Install:• Main gallery boltEAS21110CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.TIP• Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.• Make sure the vehicle is upright.2. Check:• Coolant levelThe coolant level should be between themaximum level mark “a” and minimumlevel mark “b”.Below the minimum level mark → Add therecommended coolant to the proper level.ECA13470• Adding water instead of coolant lowersthe antifreeze content of the coolant. Ifwater is used instead of coolant check,and if necessary, correct the antifreezeconcentration of the coolant.• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-tilled water is not available, soft watermay be used.3. Start the engine, warm it up for severalminutes, and then turn it off.4. Check:• Coolant levelTIPBefore checking the coolant level, wait a fewminutes until it settles.EAS21120CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM1. Remove:• Side cowlings• Lower cowlingsRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page4-1.2. Check:• Radiator “1”• Radiator inlet hose “2”• Radiator outlet hose “3”• Oil cooler inlet hose “4”• Oil cooler outlet hose “5”• Oil cooler “6”• Water jacket joint “7”• Water jacket joint hose “8”• Water pump inlet pipe “9”• Water pump outlet pipe “10”Cracks/damage → Replace.Refer to “RADIATOR” on page 6-1 and“OIL COOLER” on page 6-5.3. Install:• Lower cowlings• Side cowlingsRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page4-1.Above specification• Leaking oil passage• Faulty oil filter• Oil viscosity toohighMain gallery bolt8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)Engine oil pressure Possible causesManuals by Motomatrix / www.motomatrix.co.uk / The Solution For Lost Motorcycle Coded Keysemail: info@motomatrix.co.uk