wheel YAMAHA KODIAK 450 2006 Owners Manual

Adjusting the rear brake lever and
brake pedal .................................... 8-105
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ............................................. 8-109
Cable inspection and lubrication ...... 8-111
Lubricating the brake levers and
brake pedal .................................... 8-113
Rear knuckle upper and lower
pivot lubrication .............................. 8-115
Wheel removal ................................. 8-115
Wheel installation ............................. 8-117
Battery .............................................. 8-119
Battery maintenance ........................ 8-123
Fuse replacement............................. 8-125
Replacing a headlight bulb ............... 8-129
Headlight beam adjustment.............. 8-135
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-135
Troubleshooting................................ 8-139
Troubleshooting chart....................... 8-141
CLEANING AND STORAGE .................. 9-1
A. Cleaning ........................................... 9-1
B. Storage ............................................ 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 10-1
910
CONVERSION TABLE .......................... 11-1
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Never carry a passenger on an ATV.


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


Never operate an ATV on any paved street,
paved road or motorway.


Watch carefully for other vehicles when operat-
ing on unpaved public streets or roads. Make
sure you know your country’s laws and regula-
tions before you ride on unpaved public streets
or roads.


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, a 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, operating condi-
tions, and your experience.


Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
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4-5 1. Differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Low-range indicator light “L”
3. High-range indicator light “H”4. Neutral indicator light “N”
5. Reverse indicator light “R”6. Park indicator light “P”
7. Differential gear lock indicator “”
8. Coolant temperature warning light “”
1. Témoin de blocage du différentiel “DIFF. LOCK”
2Témoin du rapport inférieur “L”
3. Témoin du rapport supérieur “H”4. Témoin du point mort “N”
5. Témoin de marche arrière “R”
6. Témoin de stationnement “P”
7. Indicateur de blocage du différentiel “”
8. Témoin d’avertissement de la température du liquide de
refroidissement “”
1. Luz indicadora de bloqueo del diferencial “DIFF. LOCK”
2 Luz indicadora de margen bajo “L”
3. Luz indicadora de margen alto “H”
4. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
5. Luz de control de marcha atrás “R”
6. Luz indicadora de estacionamiento “P”
7. Indicadora de bloqueo del diferencial “”
8. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del refrigerante “”
DIFF.
LOCKDIFF.
LOCK
DIFF.
LOCK
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Reverse indicator light “R”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in the “R” position.
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Park indicator light “P”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in the “P” (park) position.
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Four-wheel-drive indicator “”/“”
This indicator comes on when the “2WD”/“4WD”
switch is set to the “4WD” position. The differential
gear lock indicator “DIFF.LOCK” in the four-wheel-
drive indicator also comes on when the “LOCK”-
“4WD” switch is set to the “4WD-LOCK” position.NOTE:_ Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the differ-
ential gear case, the four-wheel drive indicator
may not come on until the ATV starts moving. _
DIFF.
LOCK
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WARNING
_ Always ride at a slow speed when the ATV is in
4WD-LOCK, and allow extra time and distance
for maneuvers.
All wheels turn at the same speed when the dif-
ferential is locked, so it takes more effort to
turn the ATV. The amount of effort is more the
faster you go. You may lose control and have
an accident if you cannot make a sharp
enough turn for the speed you are traveling. _
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4-25 1. On-Command four-wheel drive switch “2WD”/“4WD”
2. Differential gear lock switch “LOCK”/“4WD”
1. Contacteur de commande du mode de traction “2WD”/“4WD”
2. Contacteur de blocage du différentiel “LOCK”/“4WD”
1. Selector manual de tracción en las cuatro ruedas
“2WD”/“4WD”
2. Selector de bloqueo del diferencial “LOCK”/“4WD”
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On-Command four-wheel drive and differential
gear lock switches
This ATV is equipped with an On-Command four-
wheel drive switch “2WD”/“4WD” and a differential
gear lock switch “LOCK”/“4WD”. Select the appro-
priate drive according to terrain and the conditions.

Two-wheel drive (2WD): Power is supplied to
the rear wheels only.


Four-wheel drive (4WD): Power is supplied to
the rear and front wheels.


Four-wheel drive with the differential gear
locked (4WD-LOCK): Power is supplied to the
rear and front wheels when the differential gear
is locked (“DIFF.LOCK”). Unlike the 4WD
mode, all wheels turn at the same speed.
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4-29 1. Lever
2. On-Command four-wheel drive switch “2WD”/“4WD”
1. Levier
2. Contacteur de commande du mode de traction “2WD”/“4WD”
1. Palanca
2. Selector de tracción en las cuatro ruedas “2WD”/“4WD”
On-Command four-wheel drive switch
“2WD”/“4WD”
To change from 2WD to 4WD, stop the ATV, and
then set the switch to “4WD”. When the ATV is in
4WD, the 4WD indicator “” will come on in the
speedometer unit display.
To change from 4WD to 2WD, stop the ATV, be
sure the lever is set to position
a, and then set the
switch to “2WD”.
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4-31 1. Differential gear lock switch “LOCK”/“4WD”
2. Lever
1. Contacteur de blocage du différentiel “LOCK”/“4WD”
2. Levier
1. Selector de bloqueo del diferencial “LOCK”/“4WD”
2. Palanca
Differential gear lock switch “LOCK”/“4WD”
To lock the differential gear in 4WD, make sure the
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch is set to
“4WD”, stop the ATV, move the lever to position
b, and then set the switch to “LOCK”. When the
differential gear is locked, the differential gear lock
indicator (“DIFF.LOCK”) light will come on along
with the indicator “” in the speedometer unit
display.
To release the differential gear lock, stop the ATV
and set the switch to “4WD”.
WARNING
_ Always ride at a slow speed when the ATV is in
4WD-LOCK, and allow extra time and distance
for maneuvers.
All wheels turn at the same speed when the dif-
ferential is locked, so it takes more effort to
turn the ATV. The amount of effort is more the
faster you go. You may lose control and have
an accident if you cannot make a sharp
enough turn for the speed you are traveling. _
DIFF.
LOCK
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brakeCheck operation, lever free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-93, 8-97–8-103
Rear brakeCheck operation, lever free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-95–8-101,
8-105–8-107
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13, 8-33–8-43
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level in reservoir.
Fill with coolant if necessary.5-19–5-21,
8-57–8-67
Final gear oil and
differential gear oilCheck for leakage.5-15–5-17,
8-43–8-55
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-21, 8-91
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-25–5-31,
8-115–8-117
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-21
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation.5-23, 8-109,
8-129–8-137
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-67–8-69
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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 easily. _1. Bring the machine to a stop by applying the
brakes.
2. Stop the engine.
3. With the brake pedal applied, shift the drive
select lever to the park position “P”.
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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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