2008 Yamaha Motorsports Vino Classic Owners Manual - Page 60

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Engine overheating EWAT1040 w 1 2 3 4 5 Wait until the engine has cooled. Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator. The coolant level is OK. The coolant level is low. Check the cooling system for leakage. There is leakage. There is no leakage. 8 Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled. 8 Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap. Have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system. Add coolant. (See NOTE.) 6 7 8 9 Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system. NOTE: If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible. 6-26