stop start YAMAHA KODIAK 400 2003 Owners Manual

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DESCRIPTION ET
IDENTIFICATION DU VÉHICULE
1. Anneau de réglage de la
précontrainte de ressort
d’amortisseur arrière
2. Compartiment de rangement et
trousse à outils
3. Bougie
4. Anneau de réglage de la
précontrainte de ressort
d’amortisseur avant
5. Pédale de frein
6. Carter de courroie trapézoïdale
7. Bouchon de radiateur
8. Robinet de carburant
9. Boîtier de filtre à air
10. Fusibles
11. Feu arrière/stop
12. Anneau de réglage de la
précontrainte de ressort
d’amortisseur avant13. Flexible de contrôle du conduit
de refroidissement de la
courroie trapézoïdale
14. Vase d’expansion
15. Cartouche de filtre à huile
16. Jauge d’huile
17. Levier de frein arrière
18. Combiné de contacteurs à la
poignée gauche
19. Starter (enrichisseur)
20. Contacteur de l’avertisseur
21. Levier de présélection
22. Compteur de vitesse
23. Contacteur à clé
24. Bouchon de réservoir de
carburant
25. Prise pour accessoires
26. Levier d’accélération
27. Levier de frein avantN.B.:_ Les illustrations de ce manuel peuvent légèrement diffé-
rer du modèle réel. _
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DESCRIPCION E IDENTIFICACION
DE LA MAQUINA1. Anillo de ajuste de la carga
previa del resorte del conjunto
del amortiguador trasero
2. Caja para objetos y juego de
herramientas
3. Bujía
4. Anillo de ajuste de la carga
previa del resorte del conjunto
del amortiguador delantero
5. Pedal de freno
6. Caja de la correa trapezoidal
7. Tapa del radiador
8. Grifo de combustible
9. Caja del filtro de aire
10. Fusibles
11. Luz de cola/freno
12. Anillo de ajuste de la carga
previa del resorte del conjunto
del amortiguador delantero
13. Manguera de comprobación
del conducto de enfriamiento
de la correa trapezoidal14. Depósito del refrigerante
15. Cartucho del filtro de aceite
16. Varilla de medición del aceite
de motor
17. Palanca del freno trasero
18. Interruptores izquierdos del
manillar
19. Starter (choke)
20. Interruptor de la bocina
21. Palanca de selección de
marcha
22. Velocímetro
23. Interruptor principal
24. Tapón del depósito de
combustible
25. Toma de CC auxiliar
26. Palanca de aceleración
27. Palanca del freno delanteroNOTA:_ La máquina que ha adquirido puede diferir ligera-
mente de la representada en las figuras de este ma-
nual. _
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4-3 1. Coolant temperature warning light “”
2. Reverse indicator light “R”
3. Neutral indicator light “N”
1. Témoin d’avertissement de la température du liquide de
refroidissement “”
2. Témoin de marche arrière “R”
3. Témoin de point mort “N”
1. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del refrigerante “”
2. Luz de control de marcha atrás “R”
3. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
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Indicator and warning lights
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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.
To check the coolant temperature warning light,
shift the drive select lever into neutral, turn the key
to “ON”, and then press the start switch. If the light
does not come on, have a Yamaha dealer inspect
the electrical circuit.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.
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4-11 1. Light switch “//OFF”
2. Engine stop switch “/”
3. Start switch “”
4. Horn switch “”
1. Contacteur d’éclairage “//OFF”
2. Coupe-circuit du moteur “/”
3. Contacteur du démarreur “”
4. Contacteur de l’avertisseur “”
1. Interruptor de luces “//OFF”
2. Interruptor de paro del motor “/”
3. Interruptor de arranque “”
4. Interruptor de la bocina “”
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Handlebar switches
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Light switch “/ /OFF”
Set the switch to “” to turn on the low beams,
the taillight and the meter lighting.
Set the switch to “” to turn on the high beams,
the taillight and the meter lighting.
Set the switch to “OFF” to turn off all the lights.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. _
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Engine stop switch “/”
Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to
“” before starting the engine. The engine stop
switch controls ignition and can be used at all
times to stop the engine, especially in an emer-
gency. The engine will not start or run when the
engine stop switch is set to “”.
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4-13 1. Light switch “//OFF”
2. Engine stop switch “/”
3. Start switch “”
4. Horn switch “”
1. Contacteur d’éclairage “//OFF”
2. Coupe-circuit du moteur “/”
3. Contacteur du démarreur “”
4. Contacteur de l’avertisseur “”
1. Interruptor de las luces “//OFF”
2. Interruptor de paro del motor “/”
3. Interruptor de arranque “”
4. Interruptor de la bocina “”
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Start switch “”
The starter motor cranks the engine when this
switch is pushed.CAUTION:
See starting instructions prior to starting the
engine. (See page 6-3 for details.)
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Horn switch “”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
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6-3
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Starting a cold engine
WARNING
_ Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or do
not work smoothly, you could be unable to
control the ATV, which could lead to an acci-
dent or collision. _1. Apply the rear brake lever.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
3. Turn the main switch to “ON”, and then set
the engine stop switch to “”.
4. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral po-
sition.
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With the engine idling, return the starter (choke) to
the closed position and shift the drive select lever
into the forward position, then release the parking
brake. 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 directional 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.
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If your ATV has stalled or stopped and you believe
you can continue up the hill, restart carefully to
make sure you do not lift the front wheels which
could cause you to lose control. If you are unable
to continue up the hill, dismount the ATV on the
uphill side. Physically turn the ATV around and
then descend the hill.
If you start to roll backwards, DO NOT apply the
rear brake to stop. The ATV could easily tip over
backwards. Instead, apply the front brake gradual-
ly, or dismount the ATV immediately on the uphill
side.
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WHAT TO DO IF ...
This section is designed to be a reference guide
only. Be sure to read each section on riding tech-
niques completely.
WHAT TO DO ...

If your ATV doesn’t turn when you want it to:
Bring the ATV to a stop and practice the turning
maneuvers again. Be sure you are putting your
weight on the footboard to the outside of the
turn. Position your weight over the front wheels
for better control. (See pages 7-39–7-43.)


If your ATV begins to tip while turning:
Lean more into the turn to regain balance. If
necessary, gradually let off the throttle and/or
steer to the outside of the turn. (See pages
7-39–7-43.)


If your ATV starts to slide sideways:
Steer in the direction of the slide if you have the
room. Applying the brakes or accelerating is
not recommended until you have corrected the
slide. (See pages 7-71–7-73.)
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If your ATV can’t make it up a hill you are trying
to climb:
Turn the ATV around if you still have forward
speed. If not, stop, dismount on the uphill side
of the ATV and physically turn the ATV around.
If the ATV starts to slip backwards DO NOT
USE THE REAR BRAKE - the ATV may tip
over on top of you. Dismount the ATV on the
uphill side. (See pages 7-45–7-53.)


If your ATV is traversing a sloping surface:
Be sure to ride with your weight positioned to-
wards the uphill side of the ATV to maintain
proper balance. If the ATV starts to tip, steer
down the hill (if there are no obstacles in your
way) to regain balance. If you discover that the
ATV is going to tip over, dismount on the uphill
side. (See pages 7-59–7-61.)
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‘1. Final gear oil
2. Final gear oil filler bolt
3. Proper oil level
1. Huile de transmission finale
2. Boulon de remplissage d’huile du carter de transmission finale
3. Niveau correct
1. Aceite de la transmisión final
2. Perno del orificio de llenado de aceite de la transmisión final
3. Nivel de aceite 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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