2002 YAMAHA KODIAK 400 clutch

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CAUTION:_ Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain
anti-friction modifiers. Passenger car motor
oils (often labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING II”)
contain anti-friction additives which will cause
clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, resulting
in reduced component life and poor engine
performance. _
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
2.6 L
Periodic oil change:
2.3 L
With oil filter replacement:
2.4 L
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With the engine idling, shift the drive select lever
into the low “L” or the high “H” position. Apply the
throttle slowly and smoothly. The centrifugal clutch
will engage and you will start to accelerate. If the
throttle is applied too abruptly, the front wheels
may lift off the ground resulting in a loss of direc-
tional control. Avoid higher speeds until you are
thoroughly familiar with the operation of your ATV.
When slowing down or stopping, release the throt-
tle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly. Im-
proper use of the brakes can cause the tires to
lose traction, reducing control and increasing the
possibility of an accident.CAUTION:_ Do not shift from low to high or vice versa with-
out coming to a complete stop. Damage to the
engine or drive train may occur. _
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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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10
Engine oil:
Type
Recommended engine oil classification: API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Quantity:
Periodic oil change
With oil filter replacement
Total amount2.3 L
2.4 L
2.6 L Model YFM4FAP
-20˚-10˚0˚
10˚20˚30˚40˚50˚C
10W/30
15W/4020W/4020W/50
10W/40
5W/30
CAUTION:
Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-
friction modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often
labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING II”) contain anti-
friction additives which will cause clutch and/or
starter clutch slippage, resulting in reduced com-
ponent life and poor engine performance.
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Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer DR8EA / NGK
Spark plug gap 0.6 ~ 0.7 mm
Clutch type Wet, centrifugal automatic
Transmission:
Primary reduction system V-belt
Secondary reduction system Spur gear
Secondary reduction ratio 39/24
× 24/18
× 33/9 (7.944)
Transmission type V-belt automatic
Operation Left hand operation
Reverse gear 29/17 (1.706)
Sub transmission ratio low 45/16 (2.813)
high 38/23 (1.652)
Chassis:
Frame type Steel tube frame
Caster angle 4°
Trail 21 mm
Tire:
Ty p e T u b e l e s s
Size (front) AT25
×8 - 12
(rear) AT25
× 10 - 12 Model YFM4FAP
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