2002 YAMAHA KODIAK 400 stop start

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WHAT TO DO IF ...
This section is designed to be a reference guide
only. Be sure to read each section on riding tech-
niques completely.
WHAT TO DO ...

If your ATV doesn’t turn when you want it to:
Bring the ATV to a stop and practice the turning
maneuvers again. Be sure you are putting your
weight on the footboard to the outside of the
turn. Position your weight over the front wheels
for better control. (See pages 7-39 ~ 7-43.)


If your ATV begins to tip while turning:
Lean more into the turn to regain balance. If nec-
essary, gradually let off the throttle and/or steer to
the outside of the turn. (See pages 7-39 ~ 7-43.)


If your ATV starts to slide sideways:
Steer in the direction of the slide if you have the
room. Applying the brakes or accelerating is
not recommended until you have corrected the
slide. (See pages 7-71 ~ 7-73.)
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If your ATV can’t make it up a hill you are trying
to climb:
Turn the ATV around if you still have forward
speed. If not, stop, dismount on the uphill side
of the ATV and physically turn the ATV around.
If the ATV starts to slip backwards DO NOT
USE THE REAR BRAKE - the ATV may tip
over on top of you. Dismount the ATV on the
uphill side. (See pages 7-45 ~ 7-53.)


If your ATV is traversing a sloping surface:
Be sure to ride with your weight positioned to-
wards the uphill side of the ATV to maintain
proper balance. If the ATV starts to tip, steer
down the hill (if there are no obstacles in your
way) to regain balance. If you discover that the
ATV is going to tip over, dismount on the uphill
side. (See pages 7-59 ~ 7-61.)
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‘1. Final gear oil
2. Final gear case filler bolt
3. Proper level
1. Huile de transmission finale
2. Boulon de remplissage du carter de transmission finale
3. Niveau correct
1. Aceite de la transmisión final
2. Tapa de la caja del filtro
3. Nivel adecuado
10. Start the engine and warm it up for several
minutes. While warming up, check for oil
leakage. If oil leakage is found, stop the en-
gine immediately and check for the cause.
11. Install the panels.
EBU00825
Final gear oil
Final gear oil measurement
1. Place the machine on a level place.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt and check the oil lev-
el. It should be up to the brim of the hole. If
the level is low, add oil to raise it to the proper
level.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case. _
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8-63 1. Front axle boot (× 2 each side)
1. Soufflet d’axe avant (× 2 de chaque côté)
1. Guardapolvo de eje delantero (× 2 en cada lado)
12. Install the radiator cap.
13. Start the engine and let it idle for several min-
utes. Stop the engine, and then check the
coolant level in the radiator. If it is low, add
more coolant until it reaches the top of the ra-
diator.
14. Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant up to
the maximum level.
15. Install the coolant reservoir cap and check for
coolant leakage.NOTE:_ If any leakage is found, ask a Yamaha dealer to in-
spect the cooling system. _16. Install the panels and the front carrier.
EBU00862
Axle boots
Check the protective boots for holes or tears. If any
damage is found, have them replaced by a
Yamaha dealer.
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8-83 1. Throttle stop screw
1. Vis d’arrêt de l’accélérateur
1. Tornillo de tope del acelerador
EBU00657
Idle speed adjustmentNOTE:A diagnostic tachometer must be used for this pro-
cedure.1. Start the engine and warm it up for a few min-
utes at approximately 1,000 to 2,000 r/min.
Occasionally rev the engine to 4,000 to
5,000 r/min. The engine is warm when it
quickly responds to the throttle.
2. Remove panel D. (See pages 8-17 ~ 8-21 for
removal and installation procedures.)
3. Connect the tachometer and set the idle to
the specified idling speed by adjusting the
throttle stop screw. Turn the screw in to in-
crease engine speed, and out to decrease
engine speed.
4. Install the panel.Specified idle speed:
1,450 ~ 1,550 r/min
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7. Automotive type wax may be applied to all
painted and chrome plated surfaces. Avoid
combination cleaner-waxes. Many contain
abrasives which may mar the paint or protec-
tive finish.
When finished, start the engine and let it idle
for several minutes.
WARNING
Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability,
increasing the chance of an accident. Test the
brakes after washing. Apply the brakes several
times at slow speeds to let friction dry out the
linings.
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