2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Owners Manual - Page 54

2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR G If water has been added to the coolant, have a Yamaha dealer check the antifreeze content of the coolant as soon as possible, otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced. EWA10380 EAU42441 Replacing the air filter element The air filter element should be replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. 1. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the bolts. WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. 5. Install the panel. NOTE: G The radiator fan is automatically switched on or off according to the coolant temperature in the radiator. G If the engine overheats, see page 6-37 for further instructions. G Make sure that the coolant reservoir breather hose is properly routed through the guide. 1. Guide 2. Coolant reservoir breather hose EAU33030 Changing the coolant EWA10380 6 WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The coolant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Have a Yamaha dealer change the coolant. 1. Air filter case cover 2. Bolt 2. Pull the air filter element out. 6-15

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-15
6
If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of
the coolant will be reduced.
WARNING
EWA10380
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
5.
Install the panel.
NOTE:
The radiator fan is automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
If the engine overheats, see page
6-37 for further instructions.
Make sure that the coolant reser-
voir breather hose is properly rout-
ed through the guide.
EAU33030
Changing the coolant
WARNING
EWA10380
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
The coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. Have a
Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
EAU42441
Replacing the air filter element
The air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1.
Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the bolts.
2.
Pull the air filter element out.
1. Guide
2.
Coolant reservoir breather hose
1.
Air filter case cover
2. Bolt