Yamaha VMAX VMX12V Owner's Manual page 56

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
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If the engine overheats, see page
6-40 for further instructions.
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To change the coolant
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1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand and let the engine cool if
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necessary.
2. Remove cowling A and panel A.
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(See page 6-8.)
3. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
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4. Remove the radiator cap.
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WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator
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cap when the engine is hot.
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1. Radiator cap
5. Turn the coolant drain cock, mak-
ing sure to align the "ON" with the
position indicator.
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1. Coolant drain cock
2. Position indicator
6. Remove the water pump drain bolt
to drain the water pump housing.
1. Water pump drain bolt
1. Screw
6-16
7. Remove the cylinder drain plug
covers on the outside of the cylin-
der blocks by removing the
screws.
8. Remove the rubber coolant drain
plugs to drain the coolant from the