cooling YAMAHA KODIAK 450 2020 User Guide

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Engine overheating
WARNING
EWB02291Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before removing the radiator cap. You could be burned by
hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure. Always put a thick rag over the cap when opening.
Allow any remaining pressure to escape before completely removing the cap. TIP
Tap water can be used in an emergency. Change to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
 The engine will tend to overheat if the radiator is caked with mud, or if the ATV is overloaded. Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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Carbon dioxide (CO2) level:Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (2016/1628):1015.0 g/kWh (YFM450FWB, YFM450FWBD)Engine:Combustion cycle:4-stroke
Cooling system: Liquid cooled
Valve train:
SOHC
Number of cylinders: Single cylinder
Displacement: 421 cm³
Bore × stroke:
84.5 × 75.0 mm (3.33 × 2.95 in)
Compression ratio: 10.0 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sumpEngine oil:Recommended brand:
SAE viscosity grades:5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Quantity: Oil change: 2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal: 2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
Final gear oil:Type:Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear Oil
Quantity: 0.38 L (0.40 US qt, 0.33 Imp.qt)0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 F
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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Instruments, lights and switches ................................... 5-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-9MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-1NNeutral indicator light .....................................................4-2OOn-Command drive switch “4WD/LOCK” (differential gear lock models) ...................................................... 4-11
Override switch (differential gear lock models) ............ 4-10
Owner’s Manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PPanels, removing and installing ................................... 8-10
Park indicator light ......................................................... 4-2
Parking ........................................................................... 6-4
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RRear brake, adjusting the lever and pedal ................... 8-42
Rear knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................... 8-52
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-18 Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear ............................................................................. 4-20
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-36
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 8-17
Specifications .............................................................. 10-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-13
Stabilizer bushes, checking ......................................... 8-51
Starting the engine ......................................................... 6-1
Start switch .................................................................... 4-9
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-52
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartment .................................................. 4-19
TThrottle lever ........................................................ 4-13, 5-4
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................. 8-38
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Trailer hitch (equipped models) ................................... 4-23
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-65
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-66VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-39
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-37
V-belt cooling duct check hose ................................... 8-37
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-50
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-64
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-63
Winch (for Europe) ....................................................... 4-22
Winch pre-wiring (for Oceania) .................................... 4-25
Winch switch ................................................................ 4-10
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