turn YAMAHA KODIAK 400 2002 Manuale de Empleo (in Spanish)

Tires ...................................................5-25
How to measure tire pressure ............5-29
Tire wear limit .....................................5-31
OPERATION ...........................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ..........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ........................6-9
Warming up ..........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Engine break-in ..................................6-17
Parking ...............................................6-19
Parking on a slope .............................6-21
Accessories and loading ....................6-23
Loading ..............................................6-27
RIDING YOUR ATV..................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV .....................7-3
Ride with care and good judgement .....7-5
Be careful where you ride ...................7-27
Turning your ATV ................................7-39
Climbing uphill.....................................7-45
Riding downhill ....................................7-55
Crossing a slope .................................7-59
Crossing through shallow water ..........7-63
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ............................7-71
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What to do if ... ................................... 7-75
What to do ... ...................................... 7-75
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................ 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication ......... 8-7
Panel removal and installation ........... 8-15
Engine oil ............................................ 8-31
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-41
Differential gear oil ............................. 8-47
Cooling system .................................. 8-53
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-57
Axle boots ........................................... 8-63
Spark plug inspection ........................ 8-65
Air filter cleaning ................................ 8-71
V-belt cooling duct check hose .......... 8-77
Carburetor adjustment ....................... 8-81
Idle speed adjustment ....................... 8-83
Valve clearance adjustment .............. 8-85
Throttle lever adjustment ................... 8-87
Front brake pad inspection ................ 8-89
Rear brake pad inspection ................. 8-89
Inspecting the brake fluid level .......... 8-91
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-95
Front brake adjustment ...................... 8-97
Rear brake lever adjustment ............. 8-99
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For Oceania
Pour l’Océanie
Para Oceanía
WARNING5FE-21568-11
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED
HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE
GEARNEVER USE
ON PUBLIC
ROADSNEVER CARRY
PASSENGERSNEVER USE
WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOLNEVER operate :• without proper training or instruction.
 at speeds too fast for your skills or
the conditions.
 on public roads-a collision can occur
with another vehicle.
 with a passenger-passengers affect balance
and steering and increase risk
of losing control.ALWAYS : use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle overturns on hills and rough terrain
and in turns.
 avoid paved surfaces-pavement may
seriously affect handling and control. LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
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2-1
EBU00661
SAFETY INFORMATION
AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BEHAZARDOUS TO OPERATE.
An ATV handles
differently from other vehicles including
motorcycles and cars. A collision or rollover can
occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers
such as turning and riding on hills or over
obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do
not follow these instructions:


Read this manual and all labels carefully and
follow the operating procedures described.


Never operate an ATV without proper instruc-
tion.


Always follow the age recommendation:
– A child under 16 years old should never oper-
ate an ATV with engine size greater than 90cc.


Never allow a child under age 16 to operate an
ATV without adult supervision, and never allow
continued use of an ATV by a child if he or she
does not have the abilities to operate it safely.
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Always inspect your ATV each time you use it
to make sure it is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance
procedures and schedules described in this
manual.


Always keep both hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the footboards of the ATV dur-
ing operation.


Always go slowly and be extra careful when op-
erating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert to
changing terrain conditions when operating the
ATV.


Never operate on excessively rough, slippery
or loose terrain until you have learned and
practiced the skills necessary to control the
ATV on such terrain. Always be especially cau-
tious on these kinds of terrain.


Always follow proper procedures for turning as
described in this manual. Practice turning at
low speeds before attempting to turn at faster
speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed.
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Always follow proper procedures for crossing
the side of a hill as described in this manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of
the ATV. Never attempt to turn the ATV around
on any hill until you have mastered the turning
technique described in this manual on level
ground. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if
possible.


Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll
backwards when climbing a hill. To avoid stall-
ing, use proper gear range and maintain a
steady speed when climbing a hill. If you stall or
roll backwards, follow the special procedure for
braking described in this manual. Dismount on
the uphill side or to a side if pointed straight up-
hill. Turn the ATV around and remount, follow-
ing the procedure described in this manual.
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WARNING


Always turn off the engine when refueling.


Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.


Do not spill gasoline on the engine or ex-
haust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never
refuel while smoking, or while in the vicini-
ty of sparks, open flames, or other sources
of ignition such as the pilot lights of water
heaters and clothes dryers. Gasoline can
catch fire and you could be burned.


When transporting the machine in another
vehicle, be sure it is kept upright and that
the fuel cock is in the “OFF” position. Oth-
erwise, fuel may leak out of the carburetor
or fuel tank.


Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get some gasoline in your
eyes, see your doctor immediately. If gaso-
line spills on your skin, wash with soap
and water. If gasoline spills on your cloth-
ing, change your clothes.
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EBU00714
Coolant temperature warning light checking method
ACB-09E
Turn the main switch to “ON” and the
engine stop switch to “”.
Coolant temperature warning
light does not come on.
Coolant temperature
warning light comes on.
Coolant temperature
warning light does not
come on.
Coolant temperature and
electrical circuit are OK. Go
ahead with riding.
Push the start switch with the
transmission in the neutral position.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect the electrical circuit.
Coolant temperature
warning light comes on
momentarily.
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4-15 1. Light switch “LIGHTS”
2. Engine stop switch “”/“”
3. Start switch “”
4. Horn switch “”
1. Contacteur d’éclairage “LIGHTS”
2. Coupe-circuit du moteur “”/“”
3. Contacteur du démarreur “”
4. Contacteur de l’avertisseur “”
1. Interruptor de luces “LIGHTS”
2. Interruptor de paro del motor “”/“”
3. Interruptor de arranque “”
4. Interruptor de la bocina “”
EBU00053
Handlebar switches
EBU00735*
Light switch
Turn the switch to the “” position to switch on
the low beam and the taillight.
Turn the switch to the “” position to switch on
the high beam and the taillight.
Turn the switch to the “OFF” position to switch off
the headlights and the taillight.CAUTION:
Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for more than thirty minutes. The
battery may discharge to the point that the
starter motor will not operate properly. If this
should happen, remove the battery and re-
charge it.
EBU00849
Engine stop switch “”/“”
Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the
“” position. The engine stop switch controls ig-
nition and can be used at all times to stop the en-
gine, especially in an emergency. The engine will
not start or run when the engine stop switch is
turned to “”.
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4-21 1. Throttle lever
1. Levier d’accélération
1. Palanca de aceleración
EBU00063
Throttle lever
Once the engine is running, movement of the
throttle lever will increase the engine speed.
Regulate the speed of the machine by varying the
throttle position. Because the throttle is spring-
loaded, the machine will decelerate, and the en-
gine will return to an idle any time the hand is re-
moved from the throttle lever.
Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be
sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it returns
to the idle position as soon as the lever is released.
WARNING
Malfunction of the throttle could make it diffi-
cult to speed up or slow down when you need
to. This could cause an accident. Check the
operation of the throttle lever before you start
the engine. If the throttle does not work
smoothly, check for the cause. Correct the
problem before riding the ATV or consult a
Yamaha dealer.
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4-23 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting screw
1. Contre-écrou 2. Vis de réglage
1. Contratuerca 2. Tornillo de ajuste
EBU00565
Speed limiter
The speed limiter keeps the throttle from fully
opening, even when the throttle lever is pushed to
the maximum. Screwing in the adjuster limits the
maximum engine power available and decreases
the maximum speed of the ATV.
WARNING
Improper adjustment of the speed limiter and
throttle could cause throttle cable damage or
improper throttle operation. You could lose
control, have an accident or be injured. Do not
turn the speed adjuster out more than 12 mm
or the throttle cable could be damaged. Always
make sure the throttle lever free play is adjust-
ed to 3 ~ 5 mm. See page 8-87.
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