2009 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 69
2009 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT or soft tap water instead. Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine. If water has been used instead of coolant, replace it with coolant as soon as possible, otherwise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion. 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.[ECA10472] 5. Install the coolant reservoir cap guard by installing the bolt. Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark): 0.27 L (0.29 US qt, 0.24 Imp.qt) EAU46422 3. Remove the air intake duct by removing the bolts. 2 1 2 1 1 1. Bolt 2. Air intake duct 3 1. Radiator cap 6. Remove the coolant reservoir cover and coolant reservoir by removing the bolts. 4 5 6 7 8 4. Place a container under the engine to collect the used coolant. 5. Remove the radiator cap. WARNING! Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.[EWA10381] To change the coolant 1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and let the engine cool if necessary. 2. Remove cowling A. (See page 7-9.) 7-18 9