check oil YAMAHA KODIAK 400 2003 Manuale de Empleo (in Spanish)

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1-CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ...................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION ................................... 3-1
Identification number records ............... 3-3
Key identification number ..................... 3-5
Vehicle identification number ............... 3-7
Model label ........................................... 3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ........................ 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator lights ...................................... 4-3
Speedometer ........................................ 4-7
Fuel gauge ........................................... 4-9
Handlebar switches ............................ 4-11
Throttle lever ...................................... 4-17
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-19
Front brake lever ................................ 4-21
Rear brake pedal and lever ................ 4-23
Parking brake ..................................... 4-25
Drive select lever ................................ 4-27
1234
Recoil starter ...................................... 4-29
Fuel tank cap ..................................... 4-29
Fuel cock............................................ 4-31
Starter (choke) ................................... 4-33
Seat.................................................... 4-35
Storage box........................................ 4-37
Front carrier ....................................... 4-39
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-39
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-41
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-45
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-47
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-17
Differential gear oil ............................. 5-19
Coolant............................................... 5-19
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-21
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-23
Lights ................................................. 5-23
Switches............................................. 5-23
Tires ................................................... 5-25
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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
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
What to do if ........................................7-75
What to do...........................................7-75
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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 ............................................ 8-29
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-39
Differential gear oil replacement ......... 8-45
Cooling system ................................... 8-51
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-55
Axle boots ........................................... 8-61
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-63
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-69
V-belt cooling duct check hose ........... 8-77
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-79
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-81
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-83
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-85
Front brake pad inspection ................. 8-87
Rear brake shoe inspection ................ 8-87
Brake fluid level check ........................ 8-89
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-93
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-95
Rear brake pedal and lever
adjustment ........................................ 8-97
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ............................................. 8-103
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3-1
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear spring preload
adjusting ring
2. Storage compartment
and tool kit
3. Spark plug
4. Front spring preload
adjusting ring
5. Rear brake pedal
6. V-belt case
7. Radiator cap
8. Fuel cock
9. Air filter case
10. Fuses
11. Tail/brake light
12. Front spring preload
adjusting ring
13. V-belt cooling duct check
hose14. Coolant reservoir
15. Oil filter cartridge
16. Engine oil dipstick
17. Rear brake lever
18. Left handlebar switches
19. Starter (choke)
20. Horn switch
21. Drive select lever
22. Speedometer
23. Main switch
24. Fuel tank cap
25. Auxiliary DC jack
26. Right handlebar
switches
27. Throttle lever
28. Front brake leverNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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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.5-5–5-7,
8-87–8-103
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13–5-15,
8-29–8-39
CoolantCheck coolant level in reservoir.
Fill with coolant if necessary.8-51–8-61
Final gear oil and
differential gear oilCheck for leakage. 5-17–5-19, 8-39–8-49
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation. 5-21, 8-85
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-25–5-31,
8-109–8-111
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-23
LightsCheck for proper operation. 5-23, 8-123–8-127
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-61
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Differential gear oil
Make sure the differential gear oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-45–
8-49 for details.)
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Coolant
Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir
when the engine is cold. (The coolant level will
vary with engine temperature.) The coolant level is
satisfactory if it is between the upper and lower
level marks on the coolant reservoir. If the coolant
level is at or below the lower level mark, add tap
water (soft water) to bring the level up to the upper
level mark. Change the coolant every two years.
(See pages 8-51–8-61 for details.) Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API “GL-4” Hypoid gear oil
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
1
month3
months6
months6
months1
year
Valves*•Check valve clearance.
•Adjust if necessary.
Cooling system•Check coolant leakage.
•Repair if necessary.
•Replace coolant every 24 months.Spark plug•Check condition.
•Adjust gap and clean.
•Replace if necessary.Air filter element•Clean.
•Replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Carburetor*•Check and adjust idle speed/starter operation.
•Adjust if necessary.Crankcase breather
system*•Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
•Replace if necessary.Exhaust system*•Check for leakage.
•Retighten if necessary.
•Replace gasket(s) if necessary.Fuel line*•Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
•Replace if necessary.Engine oil
•Replace. (Warm engine before draining.)Engine oil filter cartridge
•Replace.Engine oil strainer*
•Clean.Final gear oil
•Check oil level/oil leakage.
•Replace every 12 months.Differential gear oil
Front brake*•Check operation/fluid leakage. (See NOTE page 8-8.)
•Correct if necessary.Rear brake•Check operation.
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* It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.NOTE:Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
Brake fluid replacement:
1. When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the brake
fluid level and add fluid as required.
2. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper, replace the oil seals every two years.
3. Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.V-belt*•Check operation.
•Check for cracks or damage.Wheels*•Check balance/damage/runout.
•Repair if necessary.Wheel bearing*•Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
•Replace if damaged.Front and rear
suspension*•Check operation.
•Correct if necessary.Steering system*•Check operation./Replace if damaged.
•Check toe-in./Adjust if necessary.Axle boots*•Check operation.
•Replace if damaged.Fittings and Fasteners*•Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
•Correct if necessary.
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
1
month3
months6
months6
months1
year
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8-29 1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Bouchon de remplissage d’huile de moteur
1. Tapa de relleno de aceite de motor
1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau maximum 2. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel máximo 2. Marca de nivel mínimo
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Engine oil
Engine oil level measurement
1. Remove panel F. (See page 8-27 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Place the ATV on a level surface and warm
up the engine for several minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap and wipe off
the dipstick with a clean rag.
5. Insert the dipstick in the filler hole without
screwing it in.NOTE:_ Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles before
checking. _6. The oil level should be between the maxi-
mum and minimum marks. If the level is low,
fill the engine with sufficient oil to reach the
specified level.
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‘1. Final gear oil
2. Final gear case filler bolt
3. Proper level
1. Huile de transmission finale
2. Boulon de remplissage du carter de transmission finale
3. Niveau correct
1. Aceite de la transmisión final
2. Perno de relleno de la caja de la transmisión final
3. Nivel adecuado
10. Start the engine and warm it up for several
minutes. While warming up, check for oil
leakage. If oil leakage is found, stop the en-
gine immediately and check for the cause.
11. Install the panels.
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Final gear oil
Final gear oil measurement
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.NOTE:_ The oil level should be at the brim of the filler hole. _3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole,
add sufficient oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case. _4. Install the oil filler bolt.
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6. Add the recommended final gear oil to the
brim of the filler hole.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case. _7. Install the oil filler bolt.
8. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found,
check for the cause.
9. Install the final gear case cover bolts, and
then tighten them to the specified torque. Recommended oil:
See page 10-3.
Oil quantity:
0.25 L
Tightening torque:
Final gear case cover bolt:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf)
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