2003 YAMAHA KODIAK 400 radiator

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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
2. Storage box and tool kit
3. Spark plug
4. Front shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
5. Brake pedal
6. V-belt case
7. Radiator cap
8. Fuel cock
9. Air filter case
10. Fuses
11. Tail/brake light
12. Front shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring13. V-belt cooling duct check
hose
14. Coolant reservoir
15. Oil filter cartridge
16. Engine oil dipstick
17. Rear brake lever
18. Left handlebar switches
19. Starter (choke)
20. Horn switch
21. Drive select lever
22. Speedometer
23. Main switch
24. Fuel tank cap
25. Auxiliary DC jack
26. Throttle lever
27. Front brake leverNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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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. _
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Throttle lever
Check to see that the throttle lever operates cor-
rectly. It must open smoothly and spring back to
the idle position when released. Have a Yamaha
dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.
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4. Remove the reservoir cap, add coolant to the
maximum level mark, install the reservoir
cap, and then install the panel.CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you cannot get
distilled water. _NOTE:_

If water is added, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible.


The radiator fan operation is completely auto-
matic. It is switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radiator.
_If your ATV overheats, see page 8-126 for details. Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L
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8-49 1. Coolant drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange du liquide de refroidissement
1. Perno de drenaje de refrigerante
1. Trough
1. Feuille de papier repliée en forme de conduit
1. Elemento de paso
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Changing the coolant
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. _1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove panels E and F. (See pages 8-25–
8-27 for panel removal and installation pro-
cedures.)
3. Place a container under the engine, and then
remove the coolant drain bolt. (Use a trough
or a similar object as shown to prevent cool-
ant from spilling on the footrest.)
4. Remove the front carrier and panel C. (See
pages 8-23–8-25 for panel removal and in-
stallation procedures.)
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8-51 1. Radiator cap
1. Bouchon de radiateur
1. Tapa del radiador
1. Coolant reservoir hose
1. Flexible du vase d’expansion
1. Manguera del depósito de refrigerante
5. Remove the radiator cap.
6. Remove panel D. (See pages 8-17–8-19 for
panel removal and installation procedures.)
7. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
8. Disconnect the hose on the coolant reservoir
side, and then drain the coolant from the
coolant reservoir.
9. After draining the coolant, thoroughly flush
the cooling system with clean tap water.
10. Replace the coolant drain bolt washer if it is
damaged, and then tighten the coolant drain
bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf)
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11. Connect the coolant reservoir hose.
12. Pour the recommended coolant into the res-
ervoir to the maximum level mark, and then
install the reservoir cap and panel D.
13. Pour the recommended coolant into the radi-
ator until it is full, and then install the radiator
cap.CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you cannot get
distilled water. _
Recommended antifreeze:
High quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors for aluminum
engines.
Antifreeze and water mixing ratio:
1:1
Total amount:
1.32 L
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L
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14. 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.
15. 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.
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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
coolant reservoir 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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