This manual covers the KODIAK ATV 450, model code YFM450FAT. Designed for versatile off-road use, this ATV is equipped with a 450cc engine and features like a Drive Select Lever, throttle lever, and multiple braking controls including front brake levers, a brake pedal, and a rear brake lever. Its robust engineering is evident in its ability to handle various terrains, including rough surfaces, slopes, and inclines, and its utility is enhanced by front and rear carriers for carrying capacity.
The purpose of this English-language Owner's Manual is to provide comprehensive guidance for the operation, maintenance, and care of your KODIAK ATV 450. It details essential procedures such as checking engine oil, final gear oil, differential gear oil, and coolant, as well as periodic tasks like air filter cleaning, spark plug inspection, brake pad checks, and battery maintenance. Furthermore, the manual includes information on starting procedures for both cold and warm engines, safe riding practices across different terrains, and the location of important warning and specification labels. Understanding and following the guidelines within this manual will help ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your vehicle.
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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
8
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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YAMAHA KODIAK ATV 450 YFM450FAT - OWNERS MANUAL - PDF DOWNLOAD !!
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- INSTANT 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
8
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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