2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Vector GT Owners Manual - Page 60
2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Vector GT Manual
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment gine oil drain bolts, the cylinder head cap, and the oil filler cap are installed correctly. 19. Turn the engine off, and then connect the oil level gauge coupler. NOTICE: If oil is leaking or the oil level warning indicator comes on when the engine is running, immediately turn the engine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the snowmobile. Continuing to operate the engine under such conditions could cause severe engine damage. [ECS00471] EWS00380 WARNING Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. When the engine has cooled, place a thick rag or towel over the coolant reservoir cap, and slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent. This procedure allows any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning counterclockwise and remove it. 20. Place the bottom panel in the original position, and then install the bolts. 21. Place the right lower cover in the original position, and then install the bolts and screws. 1 1 1. Coolant reservoir cap 1. Right lower cover 22. Install the top cover, the right side cover, and the shroud. ESU12014 Cooling system The coolant level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the cooling system must be bled at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. To check the coolant level 1. Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Remove the top cover. (See page 42 for removal procedures.) 3. Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank when the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below the "COLD LEVEL" mark, add coolant until it reaches the "COLD LEVEL" mark. (See the following section "Replenishing the coolant" for more details.) NOTICE: If coolant is not available, use distilled water 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 cool- 54