2002 YAMAHA KODIAK 400 steering

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For Oceania
Pour l’Océanie
Para Oceanía
WARNING5FE-21568-11
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED
HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE
GEARNEVER USE
ON PUBLIC
ROADSNEVER CARRY
PASSENGERSNEVER USE
WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOLNEVER operate :• without proper training or instruction.
 at speeds too fast for your skills or
the conditions.
 on public roads-a collision can occur
with another vehicle.
 with a passenger-passengers affect balance
and steering and increase risk
of losing control.ALWAYS : use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle overturns on hills and rough terrain
and in turns.
 avoid paved surfaces-pavement may
seriously affect handling and control. LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
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Do not mount an accessory where it could in-
terfere with your ability to control the ATV. Ex-
amples include (but are not limited to) a heavy
or bulky object attached to the handlebars
which could make steering difficult, an acces-
sory that limits your ability to move around on
the seat, or one that limits your view.

Use extra caution when riding an ATV with ac-
cessories. The ATV may handle differently
than it does without accessories.
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CROSSING A SLOPE
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV requires
you to properly position your weight to maintain
proper balance. Be sure that you have learned the
basic riding skills on flat ground before attempting
to cross a sloping surface. Avoid slopes with slip-
pery surfaces or rough terrain that may upset your
balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in the
uphill direction. It may be necessary to correct the
steering when riding on loose surfaces by pointing
the front wheels slightly uphill. When riding on
slopes be sure not to make sharp turns either up or
down hill.
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SLIDING AND SKIDDING
Care should be used when riding on loose or slip-
pery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If unex-
pected and uncorrected, sliding could lead to an
accident.
To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to
slide in loose or slippery conditions, positioning
your weight over the front wheels will sometimes
help.
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the slide.
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* It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.NOTE:Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
Brake fluid replacement:
1. When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Normally check
the brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
2. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two years.
3. Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.V-belt*•Check operation.
•Check for cracks or damage every 12 months or
2,400 km whichever comes first.Wheels*•Check balance/damage/runout.
•Repair if necessary.Wheel bearing*•Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
•Replace if damaged.Front and rear
suspension*•Check operation.
•Correct if necessary.Steering system*•Check operation/Replace if damaged.
•Check toe-in/Adjust if necessary.Axle boots*•Check operation.
•Replace if damaged.Fittings and Fasteners*•Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
•Correct if necessary.
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
1
month3
months6
months6
months1
year
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