Yamaha YZF-R1S Service Manual - Chk
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CHANGING THE COOLANT
CHK
ADJ
CAUTION:
NOTE:
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.
SIf coolant comes into contact with painted
surfaces, immediately wash them with wa-
ter.
SDo not mix different types of antifreeze.
13. Install:
Sradiator cap
14. Fill:
Scoolant reservoir tank
(with the recommended coolant to the maxi-
mum level mark
a
)
15. Install:
Scoolant reservoir cap
16. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then stop it.
17. Check:
Scoolant level
Refer to “CHECKING THE COOLANT LEV-
EL”.
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
18. Install:
Srider seat
Refer to “SEATS”.
Sbottom cowlings
Sside cowlings
Refer to “COWLINGS”.