2010 Yamaha Motorsports FX Nytro Owners Manual - Page 61

2010 Yamaha Motorsports FX Nytro Manual

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Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1. "FULL" mark 2. "LOW" mark Bleeding the cooling system The cooling system must be bled if the coolant reservoir becomes empty, if air can be seen in the cooling system, or if there is a cooling system leak. Consult a Yamaha dealer. ECS00500 NOTICE Operating the engine with an improperly bled cooling system can cause overheating and severe engine damage. 1. "FULL" mark Replenishing the coolant 1. 2. 3. Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Remove the shroud. (See page 44 for removal procedures.) Remove the coolant reservoir cap and add coolant until it reaches the "FULL" mark. Recommended antifreeze: High-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors Antifreeze and water mixing ratio: 3:2 Total amount: 3.80 L (4.02 US qt, 3.34 Imp.qt) 4. Start the engine and add coolant until the coolant level stabilizes, and then stop the engine. Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant until it reaches the "FULL" mark. Install the coolant reservoir cap. Check for any coolant leakage. Install the shroud. 5. 6. 7. 8. TIP If you find any leaks, consult a Yamaha dealer. 1. Coolant reservoir cap 55

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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
55
Bleeding the cooling system
The cooling system must be bled if the cool-
ant reservoir becomes empty, if air can be
seen in the cooling system, or if there is a
cooling system leak. Consult a Yamaha deal-
er.
NOTICE
ECS00500
Operating the engine with an improperly
bled cooling system can cause overheat-
ing and severe engine damage.
Replenishing the coolant
1.
Place the snowmobile on a level surface
and apply the parking brake.
2.
Remove the shroud. (See page 44 for re-
moval procedures.)
3.
Remove the coolant reservoir cap and
add coolant until it reaches the “FULL”
mark.
4.
Start the engine and add coolant until the
coolant level stabilizes, and then stop the
engine.
5.
Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant until
it reaches the “FULL” mark.
6.
Install the coolant reservoir cap.
7.
Check for any coolant leakage.
8.
Install the shroud.
TIP
If you find any leaks, consult a Yamaha deal-
er.
1.
“FULL” mark
2.
“LOW” mark
1.
Coolant reservoir cap
1.
“FULL” mark
Recommended antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors
Antifreeze and water mixing ratio:
3:2
Total amount:
3.80 L (4.02 US qt, 3.34 Imp.qt)