Yamaha YZF600RT Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-156EAU20070CoolantThe coolant level should be checkedbefore each ride. In addition, the cool-ant must be changed at the intervalsspecified in the periodic maintenanceand lubrication chart.EAU20143To check the coolant level1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-face and hold it in an upright posi-tion.NOTE: 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. Remove the seat. (See page 3-9.)3. Check the coolant level in the cool-ant reservoir.NOTE:The coolant should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.4. If the coolant is at or below theminimum level mark, open thecoolant reservoir cap.5. Add coolant or distilled water toraise the coolant to the specifiedlevel, close the coolant reservoircap, and then install the seat.CAUTION:ECA10470 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 engine may not besufficiently cooled and the cool-ing system will not be protectedagainst frost and corrosion. 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.1. Maximum level mark2. Minimum level markCoolant reservoir capacity (up to themaximum level mark):0.30 L (0.32 US qt) (0.26 Imp.qt)U5AH19E0.book Page 15 Thursday, May 13, 2004 4:23 AM