differential YAMAHA KODIAK 450 2021 Owner's Manual

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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)Differential gear oil:Type:Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear Oil or SAE 80
API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil0 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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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)
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 (YFM450FWBD) EPS warning light:
LED (YFM450FWBD)
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
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
10.0 A (YFM450FWBD)
3.0 A (YFM450FWB)
Radiator fan motor fuse:
20.0 A
EPS fuse: 40.0 A (YFM450FWBD)EBU30403Noise and vibration levels statement (for Eu-
rope)
The figures quoted are emission levels and are not
necessarily safe working levels. Whilst there is a
correlation between the emission and exposure
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 7-5
Accessories, DC jack ...................................................5-24
Air filter, cleaning ......................................................... 9-33
Axle boots .................................................................... 9-47BBattery .......................................................................... 9-53
Brake fluid, changing ...................................................9-42
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 9-40
Brake lever free play, checking the front ..................... 9-42
Brake lever, front .......................................................... 5-14
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 9-49
Brake light switches ..................................................... 9-48
Brake pads and friction plates, checking ..................... 9-40
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 5-14
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................ 9-50
Brakes .......................................................................... 9-39
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 6-3
Brake/tail light bulb, replacing ..................................... 9-63CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 9-49
Carrier, front ................................................................. 5-20
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 5-20
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 6-7
Cleaning ....................................................................... 10-1
Coolant ................................................................. 6-3, 9-29
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 5-2DDifferential gear lock, indicator (equipped models) ....... 5-4Differential gear oil ......................................................... 6-3
Differential gear oil, changing ...................................... 9-27
Display unit .................................................................... 5-4
Drive select lever .......................................................... 5-15
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 7-2
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating .......................... 9-51
EEmissions Certification label (for Europe) .................... 12-1
Engine break-in .............................................................. 7-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 6-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .................................. 9-19
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 5-9
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 5-3
EPS warning light (equipped models) ............................ 5-3FFinal gear oil ......................................................... 6-3, 9-24
Four-wheel drive indicator light ..................................... 5-4
Four-wheel drive switch (On-Command 4WD) ............ 5-11
Fuel ...................................................................... 5-17, 6-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 5-16
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 9-57HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 5-7
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 9-62
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 9-59
Horn switch .................................................................... 5-9IIdentification numbers ................................................... 1-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 5-1
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Instruments, lights and switches ................................... 6-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 5-9MMain switch .................................................................... 5-1
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 9-3
Maintenance chart, general maintenance and lubrication .................................................................... 9-5
Model label .................................................................... 1-1NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 5-2OOn-Command drive switch “4WD/LOCK” (differential gear lock models) ...................................................... 5-11
Override switch (differential gear lock models) ............ 5-10
Owner’s Manuals and Tool kit ....................................... 9-2PPanels, removing and installing ................................... 9-10
Park indicator light ......................................................... 5-2
Parking ........................................................................... 7-4
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 7-5
Part locations ................................................................. 4-1RRear brake, adjusting the lever and pedal ................... 9-42
Rear knuckle pivots, lubricating .................................. 9-52
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 5-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 8-1SSafety information .......................................................... 3-1
Seat .............................................................................. 5-18 Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear ............................................................................ 5-20
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 9-36
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 9-17
Specifications .............................................................. 11-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 5-13
Stabilizer bushes, checking .......... ............................... 9-51
Starting the engine ........................................................ 7-1
Start switch .................................................................... 5-9
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 9-52
Storage ........................................................................ 10-2
Storage compartment .................................................. 5-19
TThrottle lever ......................................................... 5-13, 6-4
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................ 9-38
Tires ............................................................................... 6-4
Trailer hitch (equipped models) ................................... 5-23
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 9-65
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 9-66VValve clearance ............................................................ 9-39
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 9-37
V-belt cooling duct check hose ................................... 9-37
Vehicle identification number ........................................ 1-1WWheel hub bearings, checking .................................... 9-51
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 9-64
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 9-63
Winch ........................................................................... 5-22
Winch switch ............................................................... 5-10
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