wheel YAMAHA KODIAK 400 2002 Owners Manual

Adjusting the rear brake light switch. 8-103
Cable inspection and lubrication ..... 8-105
Brake lever and brake pedal
lubrication ...................................... 8-107
Wheel removal ................................ 8-109
Wheel installation ............................. 8-111
Battery ............................................. 8-113
Battery maintenance ....................... 8-117
Fuse replacement ............................ 8-119
Replacing the headlight bulb ........... 8-123
Headlight beam adjustment ............. 8-127
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-129
Troubleshooting ............................... 8-133
Troubleshooting chart ...................... 8-135
CLEANING AND STORAGE .................. 9-1
A. Cleaning .......................................... 9-1
B. Storage ........................................... 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 10-1
HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION
TABLE ................................................... 11-1
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Never carry passenger on an ATV.


Always avoid operating an ATV on any paved
surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, park-
ing lots and streets.


Never operate an ATV on any public street,
road or highway, even a dirt or gravel one.


Never operate an ATV without wearing an ap-
proved motorcycle helmet that fits properly.
You should also wear eye protection (goggles
or face shield), gloves, boots, long-sleeved
shirt or jacket, and long pants.


Never consume alcohol or drugs before or
while operating this ATV.


Never operate at speeds too fast for your skills
or the conditions. Always go at a speed that is
proper for the terrain, visibility and operating
conditions, and your experience.


Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
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4-3 1. Park indicator light “P”
2. Reverse indicator light “R”
3. Neutral indicator light “N”
4. Coolant temperature warning light “”
5. Four-wheel-drive indicator light “”
1Témoin de stationnement “P”
2. Témoin de marche arrière “R”
3. Témoin de point mort “N”
4. Témoin d’avertissement de la température du liquide de
refroidissement “”
5. Témoin 4x4 “”
1 Luz de indicatora de estacionamiento “P”
2. Luz de control de marcha atrás “R”
3. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
4. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del refrigerante “”
5. Luz de control del modo de tracción de cuatro
ruedas “”
EBU00043
Indicator lights
EBU00609
Park indicator light “P”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in the “P” (park) position.
EBU00602
Reverse indicator light “R”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in reverse.
EBU00603
Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in neutral.
EBU00713
Coolant temperature warning light “”
When the coolant temperature reaches a specified
level, this light comes on to warn that the coolant
temperature is too hot. If the light comes on during
operation, stop the engine as soon as it is safe to
do so and allow the engine to cool down for about
10 minutes.
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The coolant temperature warning light circuit can
be checked according to the procedure on page
4-7.CAUTION:

The engine may overheat if the ATV is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the
load to specification.


Restart after making sure that the light is
out. Continuous use while the light is on
may cause damage to the engine.
EBU00605
Four-wheel-drive indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the 2WD/4WD
switch is in the 4WD position.NOTE:Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the differ-
ential gear case, the light may not come on until
the ATV starts moving.
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4-19 1. Four-wheel drive switch “2WD/4WD”
1. Contacteur de commande du mode de traction
“2WD/4WD”
1. Interruptor de modo de tracción “2WD/4WD”
EBU00061
On command four-wheel drive switch
“2WD/4WD”
To change from two-wheel drive (2WD) to four-
wheel drive (4WD), stop the ATV and set the
switch to the 4WD position.
To change from four-wheel drive (4WD) to two-
wheel drive (2WD), stop the ATV and set the
switch to the 2WD position.
WARNING
Always stop the ATV before changing from
2WD to 4WD or from 4WD to 2WD. The ATV
handles differently in 2WD than in 4WD in
some circumstances. Changing from 2WD to
4WD or vice-versa while moving may cause
the ATV to unexpectedly handle differently.
This could distract the operator and increase
the risk of losing control and an accident.
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EBU00113
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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EBU00676
Parking on a slope
WARNING
Avoid parking on hills or other inclines. Park-
ing on a hill or other incline could cause the
ATV to roll out of control, increasing the
chance of an accident. If you must park on an
incline, place the machine transversely across
the incline, apply the parking brake, and block
the front and rear wheels with rocks or other
objects. Do not park the ATV at all on hills that
are so steep you could not walk up them easi-
ly.1. Bring the machine to a stop by applying the
brakes.
2. Stop the engine.
3. With the rear brake applied, shift the drive
select lever to the park position.
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During operation
Always keep your feet on the footboards during
operation. Otherwise your feet may contact the
rear wheels.
WARNING
_ Always keep both hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the footboards of your ATV
during operation. Removing even one hand or
foot can reduce your ability to control the ATV
or could cause you to lose your balance and
fall off of the ATV. If you remove a foot from a
footboard, your foot or leg may come into con-
tact with the rear wheels, which could injure
you or cause an accident. _ Avoid wheelies and jumping. You may lose control
of the ATV or overturn.
WARNING
_ Never attempt stunts, such as wheelies or
jumps. Don’t try to show off. _
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With the engine idling, shift the drive select lever
into the low “L” or the high “H” position. Apply the
throttle slowly and smoothly. The centrifugal clutch
will engage and you will start to accelerate. If the
throttle is applied too abruptly, the front wheels
may lift off the ground resulting in a loss of direc-
tional control. Avoid higher speeds until you are
thoroughly familiar with the operation of your ATV.
When slowing down or stopping, release the throt-
tle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly. Im-
proper use of the brakes can cause the tires to
lose traction, reducing control and increasing the
possibility of an accident.CAUTION:_ Do not shift from low to high or vice versa with-
out coming to a complete stop. Damage to the
engine or drive train may occur. _
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TURNING YOUR ATV
To achieve maximum traction while riding off-road,
the two rear wheels are mounted solidly on one
axle and turn together at the same speed. There-
fore, unless the wheel on the inside of the turn is
allowed to slip or lose some traction, the ATV will
resist turning. A special turning technique must be
used to allow the ATV to make turns quickly and
easily. It is essential that this skill be learned first at
low speed.
WARNING
_ Always follow proper procedures for turning
as described in this Owner’s Manual. Practice
turning at low speeds before attempting to turn
at faster speeds. Do not turn at speeds too fast
for your skills or the conditions. _
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