Gear YAMAHA KODIAK 450 2020 Owner's Guide

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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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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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WARNING
ALWAYS
:
• use proper riding techniques to avoid
vehicle overturns on hills and rough
terrain and in turns.

seriously affect handling and control.
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
NEVER USE
WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOL
ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER USE
ON PAVED ROADS NEVER CARRY
PASSENGERS
NEVER
operate:


conditions.

another vehicle.

balance and steering and increase risk
of losing control.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER’S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.\
PRINTED IN USA
2019.03-0.8× 1 CR
(E)
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