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Periodic maintenance and minor repair, Checking the coolant level – Yamaha FJR1300 User Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

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5. Install and tighten the filler bolt.
6. Check the final gear case for oil

leakage. If oil is leaking, check for
the cause.

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Checking the coolant level

The coolant level should be checked as
follows before each ride. In addition,
the coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.

1. Place the motorcycle on a level

surface and hold it in an upright
position.

NOTE:

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The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.

Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A slight
tilt to the side can result in a false
reading.

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2. Check the coolant level in the

coolant reservoir.

NOTE:

_

The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.

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Recommended final gear oil:

Shaft drive gear oil
(Part No.: 9079E-SH001-00)

Oil quantity:

0.2 L

1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark

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