2002 YAMAHA KODIAK 400 cooling

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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8-77 1. V-belt cooling duct check hose (Left front side of ATV)
1. Flexible de contrôle du conduit de refroidissement de la courroie
trapézoïdale (à l’avant gauche du VTT)
1. Manguera de comprobación del conducto de enfriamiento de
la correa trapezoidal (lado frontal izquierdo del ATV)
EBU00641
V-belt cooling duct check hose
If dust or water collects in this hose, remove the
hose and clean it.
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8-79 1. V-belt cooling intake box check hose
(Above V-belt cooling duct)
1. Flexible de contrôle du boîtier d’admission d’air de
refroidissement de la courroie trapézoïdale (au-dessus du conduit
de refroidissement de la courroie trapézoïdale)
1. Manguera de comprobación de la caja de admisión de
enfriamiento de la correa trapezoidal
(encima del conducto de enfriamiento de la correa
trapezoidal)
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Engine overheatingNOTE:If it is difficult to get the recommended coolant, tap water can be temporarily used, provided that it is
changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
WARNING
Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before removing the radiator cap. You could be burned by
hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure. Always put a thick rag over the cap when opening.
Allow any remaining pressure to escape before completely removing the cap. Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir tank and/or radiator.
Level is OK.Level is low, check the
cooling system for leakage.
No
leakage.Leakage.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and/or repair the cooling system.
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