2002 YAMAHA KODIAK 400 warning

2-17
WARNING
Always operate your machine in an area with
adequate ventilation. Never start or run the en-
gine in a closed area. Exhaust fumes are poi-
sonous and may cause loss of consciousness
and death within a short time.
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4-3 1. Park indicator light “P”
2. Reverse indicator light “R”
3. Neutral indicator light “N”
4. Coolant temperature warning light “”
5. Four-wheel-drive indicator light “”
1Témoin de stationnement “P”
2. Témoin de marche arrière “R”
3. Témoin de point mort “N”
4. Témoin d’avertissement de la température du liquide de
refroidissement “”
5. Témoin 4x4 “”
1 Luz de indicatora de estacionamiento “P”
2. Luz de control de marcha atrás “R”
3. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
4. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del refrigerante “”
5. Luz de control del modo de tracción de cuatro
ruedas “”
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Indicator lights
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Park indicator light “P”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in the “P” (park) position.
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Reverse indicator light “R”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in reverse.
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Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in neutral.
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Coolant temperature warning light “”
When the coolant temperature reaches a specified
level, this light comes on to warn that the coolant
temperature is too hot. If the light comes on during
operation, stop the engine as soon as it is safe to
do so and allow the engine to cool down for about
10 minutes.
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4-5
The coolant temperature warning light circuit can
be checked according to the procedure on page
4-7.CAUTION:

The engine may overheat if the ATV is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the
load to specification.


Restart after making sure that the light is
out. Continuous use while the light is on
may cause damage to the engine.
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Four-wheel-drive indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the 2WD/4WD
switch is in the 4WD position.NOTE:Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the differ-
ential gear case, the light may not come on until
the ATV starts moving.
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4-7
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Coolant temperature warning light checking method
ACB-09E
Turn the main switch to “ON” and the
engine stop switch to “”.
Coolant temperature warning
light does not come on.
Coolant temperature
warning light comes on.
Coolant temperature
warning light does not
come on.
Coolant temperature and
electrical circuit are OK. Go
ahead with riding.
Push the start switch with the
transmission in the neutral position.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect the electrical circuit.
Coolant temperature
warning light comes on
momentarily.
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4-19 1. Four-wheel drive switch “2WD/4WD”
1. Contacteur de commande du mode de traction
“2WD/4WD”
1. Interruptor de modo de tracción “2WD/4WD”
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On command four-wheel drive switch
“2WD/4WD”
To change from two-wheel drive (2WD) to four-
wheel drive (4WD), stop the ATV and set the
switch to the 4WD position.
To change from four-wheel drive (4WD) to two-
wheel drive (2WD), stop the ATV and set the
switch to the 2WD position.
WARNING
Always stop the ATV before changing from
2WD to 4WD or from 4WD to 2WD. The ATV
handles differently in 2WD than in 4WD in
some circumstances. Changing from 2WD to
4WD or vice-versa while moving may cause
the ATV to unexpectedly handle differently.
This could distract the operator and increase
the risk of losing control and an accident.
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4-21 1. Throttle lever
1. Levier d’accélération
1. Palanca de aceleración
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Throttle lever
Once the engine is running, movement of the
throttle lever will increase the engine speed.
Regulate the speed of the machine by varying the
throttle position. Because the throttle is spring-
loaded, the machine will decelerate, and the en-
gine will return to an idle any time the hand is re-
moved from the throttle lever.
Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be
sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it returns
to the idle position as soon as the lever is released.
WARNING
Malfunction of the throttle could make it diffi-
cult to speed up or slow down when you need
to. This could cause an accident. Check the
operation of the throttle lever before you start
the engine. If the throttle does not work
smoothly, check for the cause. Correct the
problem before riding the ATV or consult a
Yamaha dealer.
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4-23 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting screw
1. Contre-écrou 2. Vis de réglage
1. Contratuerca 2. Tornillo de ajuste
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Speed limiter
The speed limiter keeps the throttle from fully
opening, even when the throttle lever is pushed to
the maximum. Screwing in the adjuster limits the
maximum engine power available and decreases
the maximum speed of the ATV.
WARNING
Improper adjustment of the speed limiter and
throttle could cause throttle cable damage or
improper throttle operation. You could lose
control, have an accident or be injured. Do not
turn the speed adjuster out more than 12 mm
or the throttle cable could be damaged. Always
make sure the throttle lever free play is adjust-
ed to 3 ~ 5 mm. See page 8-87.
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4-29 1. Drive select lever
1. Levier de présélection
1. Palanca de selección de marcha
1. Recoil starter
1. Lanceur à réenroulement
1. Arranque por tracción de cable
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Drive select lever
The drive select lever is used to shift your machine
into the low, high, neutral, reverse and park posi-
tions. (Refer to pages 6-11 ~ 6-15 for the drive se-
lect lever operation.)
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Recoil starter
Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until en-
gagement can be felt. Then pull forcefully, being
careful not to pull the rope all the way out.
WARNING
Shift the transmission in neutral or set the shift
lever to the park position before starting the
engine or the ATV could start to move unex-
pectedly, which could cause an accident.
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