YAMAHA KODIAK ATV 450 YFM450FAT - OWNERS MANUAL - PDF DOWNLOAD !! - PDF MANUAL - INSTANT DOWNLOAD - NO SHIPPING MANUAL COVERS: =========== 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: ========= 1) Looking for someother Service manual, please check: (for massive collection of service manuals.) THANKS FOR VISITING THIS PAGE. NOW HAVE A GREAT DAY THERE !!