15. Install the engine guard by installing the bolts,
and then tighten them to the specified torque.
NOTICE: Be sure to apply LOCTITE
engine guard bolts before installing them.
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Tightening torque:
Engine guard bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked before each
ride. In addition, the coolant must be changed at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. Have a Yamaha dealer
change the coolant. WARNING! Never attempt
to remove the radiator cap when the engine is
hot.
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To check the coolant level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
TIP
The coolant level must be checked on a cold en-
®
to the
gine since the level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
2. Check the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir.
TIP
The coolant should be between the minimum and
maximum level marks.
2
3
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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