Yamaha YZF-R1S Service Manual - Chk
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ADJUSTING THE EXUP CABLES/
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
CHK
ADJ
NOTE:
CAUTION:
NOTE:
7. Install:
Sbottom cowlings
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
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CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
SPlace the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
SMake sure the motorcycle is upright.
2. Check:
Scoolant level
The coolant level should be between the
maximum level mark
a
and minimum level
mark
b
.
Below the minimum level mark
! Add the
recommended coolant to the proper level.
SAdding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant check, and if nec-
essary, correct the antifreeze concentra-
tion of the coolant.
SUse only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
4. Check:
Scoolant level
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until it settles.