differential YAMAHA KODIAK 450 2020 Owner's Manual

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For differential gear lock models
Periodically check the throttle lever free play and
adjust if necessary.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut. 3. To increase the throttle lever free play, turn
the throttle lever free play adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the throttle lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
EBU24061Valve clearanceThe valve clearance changes with use, resulting in
improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To
prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.EBU29602BrakesReplacement of brake components requires pro-
fessional knowledge. Brake service should be
performed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB02572Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could lead to a loss in braking ability
and an accident.
1. Throttle lever free play
2. Rubber cover
3. Locknut
4. Throttle lever free play adjusting boltThrottle lever free play: 2.0–4.0 mm (0.08–0.16 in)
2WD
4WD
3
4
2
1
(b)
(a)
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Differential gear oil:Type:Yamaha Friction Modified Plus Shaft Drive Oil (Part No.: ACC-SHAFT-PL-32) or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
(B5R1/B5R2/B5R3)
Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear Oil or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
(BJ5H/BB5R/BJ5D/BJ5E/BB5M)
Quantity: 0.23 L (0.24 US qt, 0.20 Imp.qt) (B5R1/B5R2/B5R3)
0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp.qt)
(BJ5H/BB5R/BJ5D/BJ5E/BB5M)Coolant quantity:Radiator (including all routes):1.32 L (1.40 US qt, 1.16 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level mark): 0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Wet element
Air filter oil grade: Foam air-filter oilFuel:Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol [E10] acceptable)
Minimum research octane: 91
Fuel tank capacity:
14 L (3.7 US gal, 3.1 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 4.0 L (1.06 US gal, 0.88 Imp.gal)
Throttle body:ID mark:BB51 00Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:NGK/DR7EA
Spark plug gap: 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Drivetrain:Primary reduction ratio:1.000
Secondary reduction ratio: 7.944 (39/24 x 24/18 x 33/9)
Final drive:
Shaft
Clutch type: Wet, centrifugal, shoe
Transmission type: CVT automatic with reverse
Gear ratio:
Transmission ratio:2.550–0.750 : 1
Reverse gear:
1.706 (29/17)
Low range: 2.813 (45/16)
High range: 1.652 (38/23)Front tire:Size:AT25x8-12
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Shock absorber:Gas-hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 171 mm (6.8 in)Rear suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber:
Gas-hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 189 mm (7.4 in)Electrical system:System voltage:
12 V
Ignition system: TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 18.0 AhLights:Headlight:T19L, 30.0 W/30.0 W
Handlebar-mounted light: T15H, 35.0 W/36.5 W (YFM450FWBD, YFM45KPAL) Brake/tail light:
21.0 W/5.0 W
Meter lighting: LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
Reverse indicator light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Park indicator light:
LED
Four-wheel-drive indicator light: LED
Engine trouble warning light: LED
Differential gear lock indicator light:
LED (B5R1/B5R2/B5R3)
EPS warning light: LED (YFM450FWBD, YFM45KPAL)
Fuses:Main fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-5
Accessories, DC jack ................................................... 4-24
Air filter, cleaning ......................................................... 8-33
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-47BBattery ......................................................................... 8-53
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-42
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-40
Brake lever free play, checking the front ..................... 8-42
Brake lever, front ......................................................... 4-14
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-49
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-48
Brake pads and friction plates, checking .................... 8-40
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 4-14
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-50
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-39
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3
Brake/tail light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-63CCables, checking and lubricating ................................ 8-49
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-20
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-20
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................5-3, 8-29
Coolant temperature warning light ................................ 4-2DDifferential gear lock, indicator (equipped models) ....... 4-4Differential gear oil ......................................................... 5-3
Differential gear oil, changing ...................................... 8-27
Display unit .................................................................... 4-4
Drive select lever ......................................................... 4-15
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-2
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating .......................... 8-51
EEmissions Certification label (for
Europe) .................... 11-2
Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .................................. 8-19
Engine stop switch ........................................................ 4-9
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-3
EPS warning light (equipped models) ............................ 4-3FFinal gear oil ......................................................... 5-3, 8-24
Four-wheel drive indicator light ..................................... 4-4
Four-wheel drive switch (On-Command 4WD) ............ 4-11
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-17, 5-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-16
Fuses, replacing .......................................................... 8-57HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-7
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-62
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-59
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-9IIdentification numbers ................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 4-1
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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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