2002 YAMAHA KODIAK 400 oil dipstick

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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear spring preload
adjusting ring
2. Storage box and tool kit
3. Spark plug
4. Rear brake fluid reservoir
5. Radiator cap
6. Front spring preload
adjusting ring
7. V-belt case
8. Rear brake pedal
9. Front spring preload
adjusting ring
10. Fuel cock
11. Air filter case
12. Fuses
13. Tail/brake light14. V-belt cooling duct check
hose
15. Coolant reservoir
16. Oil filter cartridge
17. Engine oil dipstick
18. Rear brake lever
19. Left handlebar switches
20. Starter (choke)
21. Horn switch
22. Drive select lever
23. Speedometer
24. Main switch
25. Fuel tank cap
26. Auxiliary DC jack
27. Right handlebar switch
28. Throttle lever
29. Front brake leverNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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8-31 1. Engine oil dipstick
1. Jauge d’huile
1. Varilla de medición del aceite de motor
1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau maximum 2. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel máximo 2. Marca de nivel mínimo
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Engine oil
Oil level inspection
1. Remove panel E. (See page 8-27 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Place the ATV on a level place and warm up
the engine for several minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it off with a
clean rag. Insert the dipstick in the filler hole
without screwing it in.NOTE:_ Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles before
checking. _5. The oil level should be between the maxi-
mum and minimum marks. If the level is low,
fill the engine with sufficient oil to reach the
specified level.
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8-33 1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Oil strainer
1. Boulon de vidange de l’huile
2. Crépine à huile
1. Perno de drenaje del aceite de motor
2. Colador de aceite
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge replacement
1. Remove panels E and F. (See pages 8-27 ~
8-29 for panel removal and installation pro-
cedures.)
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes.
3. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan under the
engine and remove the dipstick.
4. Remove the drain bolt and drain the oil.
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9. Fill the engine with sufficient oil to reach the
specified level. Install the dipstick and tighten
it.CAUTION:_

Do not put in any chemical additives. En-
gine oil also lubricates the clutch and addi-
tives could cause clutch slippage.


Be sure no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
_
Recommended oil:
See page 10-2.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
2.6 L
Periodic oil change:
2.3 L
With oil filter replacement:
2.4 L
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