Yamaha Kodiak ATV 450 YFM450FAT Owners Manual PDF Download

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CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING
AND SPECIFICATION LABELS....... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION.................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION ............................. 3-1
Identification number records.......... 3-2
Key identification number................ 3-2
Vehicle identification number .......... 3-3
Model label ...................................... 3-3
CONTROL FUNCTIONS.................. 4-1
Main switch...................................... 4-1
1
2
3
4
Indicator and warning lights .............4-2
Fuel gauge.......................................4-4
Speedometer unit ............................4-5
Handlebar switches .........................4-7
Throttle lever ..................................4-13
Speed limiter ..................................4-14
Front brake lever............................4-15
Brake pedal and rear brake
lever .............................................4-15
Drive select lever ...........................4-16
Recoil starter..................................4-17
Fuel tank cap .................................4-18
Fuel cock........................................4-18
Starter (choke) ..............................4-20
Seat................................................4-20
Storage compartment ....................4-21
Front carrier ...................................4-22
Rear carrier ....................................4-22
Front and rear shock absorber
adjustment ...................................4-23
Auxiliary DC jack............................4-25
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ........... 5-1
Front and rear brakes ..................... 5-2
Fuel ................................................. 5-4
Engine oil ........................................ 5-6
Final gear oil.................................... 5-6
Differential gear oil .......................... 5-6
Coolant............................................ 5-7
Throttle lever ................................... 5-7
Fittings and fasteners...................... 5-8
Lights............................................... 5-8
Switches.......................................... 5-8
Tires ................................................ 5-8
How to measure tire pressure....... 5-10
Tire wear limit................................ 5-11
OPERATION..................................... 6-1
Starting a cold engine ..................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine................... 6-3
Warming up..................................... 6-3
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving............................... 6-4
Engine break-in............................... 6-7
Parking ............................................ 6-8
Parking on a slope...........................6-9
Accessories and loading ...............6-10
RIDING YOUR ATV.......................... 7-1
Getting to know your ATV ...............7-3
Ride with care and good
judgement...................................... 7-4
Be careful where you ride..............7-16
Turning your ATV ..........................7-22
Climbing uphill ...............................7-24
Riding downhill ..............................7-30
Crossing a slope............................7-32
Crossing through shallow water ....7-34
Riding over rough terrain...............7-37
Sliding and skidding.......................7-38
What to do if ..................................7-40
What to do ....................................7-40
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT.................................. 8-1
Owners manual and tool kit............ 8-1
Periodic maintenance/
lubrication ...................................... 8-3
Panel removal and installation ........ 8-6
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .... 8-12
Final gear oil .................................. 8-17
Differential gear oil......................... 8-20
Cooling system.............................. 8-22
Changing the coolant .................... 8-24
Axle boots...................................... 8-27
Spark plug inspection.................... 8-28
Air filter element cleaning.............. 8-31
V-belt cooling duct check hose ..... 8-34
V-belt case drain plug.................... 8-34
Spark arrester cleaning ................. 8-35
Carburetor adjustment................... 8-36
Idle speed adjustment ................... 8-37
Valve clearance adjustment.......... 8-38
Throttle lever adjustment............... 8-38
Select lever safety system
cable adjustment ......................... 8-39
Front brake pad check...................8-39
Rear brake pad check....................8-40
Inspecting the brake fluid level ......8-41
Brake fluid replacement.................8-42
Front brake lever free play.............8-43
Adjusting the rear brake lever and
brake pedal ..................................8-44
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ...........................................8-46
Cable inspection and
lubrication.....................................8-47
Lubricating the brake levers and
brake pedal ..................................8-47
Rear knuckle upper and lower
pivot lubrication ............................8-48
Wheel removal...............................8-49
Wheel installation...........................8-49
Battery............................................8-50
Battery maintenance......................8-52
Fuse replacement ..........................8-52
Replacing a headlight bulb ............8-54
Headlight beam adjustment...........8-57
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Tail/brake light bulb
replacement ................................ 8-58
Troubleshooting ............................ 8-59
Troubleshooting charts ................. 8-61
CLEANING AND STORAGE............ 9-1
A. Cleaning...................................... 9-1
B. Storage ....................................... 9-3
SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 10-1
NOISE REGULATION.................... 11-1
MAINTENANCE RECORD ............ 12-1
ATV LIMITED WARRANTY............ 13-1
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) ........................................... 14-1

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