light YAMAHA KODIAK 400 2002 User Guide

4-29 1. Drive select lever
1. Levier de présélection
1. Palanca de selección de marcha
1. Recoil starter
1. Lanceur à réenroulement
1. Arranque por tracción de cable
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Drive select lever
The drive select lever is used to shift your machine
into the low, high, neutral, reverse and park posi-
tions. (Refer to pages 6-11 ~ 6-15 for the drive se-
lect lever operation.)
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Recoil starter
Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until en-
gagement can be felt. Then pull forcefully, being
careful not to pull the rope all the way out.
WARNING
Shift the transmission in neutral or set the shift
lever to the park position before starting the
engine or the ATV could start to move unex-
pectedly, which could cause an accident.
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4-49 1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1. Capuchon de la prise pour accessoires
1. Tapa de la toma de CC auxiliar
1. Auxiliary DC jack
1. Prise pour accessoires
1. Toma de CC auxiliar
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Auxiliary DC jack
The auxiliary DC jack is located at the front right
side of the ATV. The auxiliary DC jack can be used
for suitable work lights, radios, etc. The auxiliary
DC jack can only be used when the main switch is
in the “ON” position.
1. Turn the headlight switch to the “OFF” posi-
tion.
2. Start the engine. (See pages 6-3 ~ 6-7.)
3. Open the auxiliary DC jack cap and insert the
accessory power plug into the jack.
4. When the auxiliary DC jack is not being used,
cover it with the cap. Maximum rated capacity for the auxiliary DC
jack:
DC 12 V, 120 W (10 A)
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4-51
CAUTION:

Do not use accessories requiring more
than the above maximum capacity. This
may overload the circuit and cause the
fuse to blow.


If accessories are used without the engine
running or with the headlights turned on,
the battery will lose its charge and engine
starting may become difficult.


Do not use an automotive cigarette lighter
or other accessories with a plug that gets
hot because the jack can be damaged.
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5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-7 ~ 5-9,
8-89 ~ 8-95
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11 ~ 5-13
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-15 ~ 5-17,
8-31 ~ 8-41
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level.
Fill with coolant if necessary.8-53 ~ 8-63
Final gear oil/
Differential gear oilCheck for leakage. 5-19, 8-41 ~ 8-51
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation. 5-21, 8-87
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-25 ~ 5-31,
8-109 ~ 8-111
Fittings and FastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-21
LightsCheck for proper operation. 5-23, 8-123 ~ 8-131
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-63
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5-23
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Lights
Check the headlights and taillight to make sure
they are in working condition. Repair as necessary
for proper operation.
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Switches
Check the operation of the light switch, engine
stop switch and any other switches. Repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.
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6-5 a. Starter (choke) lever
1. Fully open
2. Half open
3. Closed
a. Starter (enrichisseur)
1. Complètement ouvert
2. Mi-ouvert
3. Fermé
a. Arrancador (choke)
1. Abre completamente
2. Semiabierto
3. Cerrado
NOTE:

When the drive select lever is in the neutral or
park position, if either indicator light does not
come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect its
electric circuit.


The engine can be started in any gear if the
rear brake lever is applied. However, it is rec-
ommended to shift into neutral or park before
starting the engine.
5. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the fig-
ure:
Position
1: Cold engine start-
ambient temperature below 5 °C.
Position
2: Cold engine start-
ambient temperature at 0 °C ~ 30 °C
and warming up position.
Position
3: Cold engine start-
ambient temperature above 25 °C
and warm engine start position.
6. Completely close the throttle lever and start
the engine by pushing the start switch.
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6-9
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Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a cold
engine” section. The starter (choke) should not be
used. The throttle should be opened slightly.
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Warming up
To get maximum engine life, always warm up the
engine before starting off. Never accelerate hard
with a cold engine! To see whether or not the en-
gine is warm, check if it responds to the throttle
normally with the starter (choke) turned off.
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6-13 1. Drive select lever
a. L (Low)
b. H (High)
c. N (Neutral)
d. R (Reverse)
e. P (Park)
1. Levier de présélection
a. L (Rapport inférieur)
b. H (Rapport supérieur)
c. N (Point mort)
d. R (Marche arrière)
e. P (Stationnement)
1. Palanca de selección de marcha
a. L (Baja)
b. H (Alta)
c. N (Punto muerto)
d. R (Marcha atrás)
e. P (Estacionamiento)
Shifting: Neutral to Reverse and Reverse to
ParkNOTE:_ The drive select lever cannot be shifted into or
from reverse or park without applying the rear
brake. _1. Bring the machine to a complete stop and re-
turn the throttle lever to the closed position.
2. Apply the rear brake pedal.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse or from reverse
to park and vice versa by moving the drive
select lever along the shift guide.NOTE:_

When in reverse, the reverse indicator light
should be on. If the light does not come on,
ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the reverse
indicator light electrical circuit.


Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the
engine, the light may not come on until the
ATV starts moving.
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7-41 1. Lean towards inside of turn.
2. Support your weight on the outer footboard.
1. Se pencher vers l’intérieur du virage.
2. S’appuyer sur le repose-pied extérieur.
1. Inclínese hacia el interior del giro.
2. Descanse su peso en el descansapie exterior.
As you approach a curve, slow down and begin to
turn the handlebars in the desired direction. As
you do so, put your weight on the footboard to the
outside of the turn (opposite your desired direc-
tion) and lean your upper body into the turn. Use
the throttle to maintain an even speed through the
turn. This maneuver will let the wheel on the inside
of the turn slip slightly, allowing the ATV to make
the turn properly.
This procedure should be practiced at slow speed
many times in a large off-road area with no obsta-
cles. If an incorrect technique is used, your ATV
may continue to go straight. If the ATV doesn’t
turn, come to a stop and then practice the proce-
dure again. If the riding surface is slippery or loose,
it may help to position more of your weight over the
front wheels by moving forward on the seat.
Once you have learned this technique you should
be able to perform it at higher speeds or in tighter
curves.
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7-59
CROSSING A SLOPE
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV requires
you to properly position your weight to maintain
proper balance. Be sure that you have learned the
basic riding skills on flat ground before attempting
to cross a sloping surface. Avoid slopes with slip-
pery surfaces or rough terrain that may upset your
balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in the
uphill direction. It may be necessary to correct the
steering when riding on loose surfaces by pointing
the front wheels slightly uphill. When riding on
slopes be sure not to make sharp turns either up or
down hill.
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