2003 YAMAHA KODIAK 400 warning lights

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1-CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ...................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION ................................... 3-1
Identification number records ............... 3-3
Key identification number ..................... 3-5
Vehicle identification number ............... 3-7
Model label ........................................... 3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ........................ 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights.................. 4-3
Speedometer ........................................ 4-7
Fuel gauge ........................................... 4-9
Handlebar switches ............................ 4-11
Throttle lever ...................................... 4-15
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-17
Front brake lever ................................ 4-19
Rear brake pedal and lever ................ 4-21
Parking brake ..................................... 4-23
Drive select lever ................................ 4-25
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Recoil starter ...................................... 4-27
Fuel tank cap ..................................... 4-27
Fuel cock............................................ 4-29
Starter (choke) ................................... 4-31
Seat.................................................... 4-33
Storage box........................................ 4-35
Front carrier ....................................... 4-37
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-37
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-39
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-41
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-43
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil ........................................... 5-15
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-19
Coolant............................................... 5-21
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-23
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-25
Lights ................................................. 5-25
Switches............................................. 5-25
Tires ................................................... 5-27
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-31
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WARNING
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Always turn off the engine when refueling.


Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.


Do not spill gasoline on the engine or ex-
haust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never
refuel while smoking, or while in the vicini-
ty of sparks, open flames, or other sources
of ignition such as the pilot lights of water
heaters and clothes dryers. Gasoline can
catch fire and you could be burned.


When transporting the machine in another
vehicle, be sure it is kept upright and that
the fuel cock is in the “OFF” position. Oth-
erwise, fuel may leak out of the carburetor
or fuel tank.


Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get some gasoline in your
eyes, see your doctor immediately. If gaso-
line spills on your skin, wash with soap
and water. If gasoline spills on your cloth-
ing, change your clothes.
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4-3 1. Coolant temperature warning light “”
2. Reverse indicator light “R”
3. Neutral indicator light “N”
1. Témoin d’avertissement de la température du liquide de
refroidissement “”
2. Témoin de marche arrière “R”
3. Témoin de point mort “N”
1. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del refrigerante “”
2. Luz de control de marcha atrás “R”
3. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
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Indicator and warning lights
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Coolant temperature warning light “”
When the coolant temperature reaches a specified
level, this light comes on to warn that the coolant
temperature is too hot. If the light comes on during
operation, stop the engine as soon as it is safe to
do so and allow the engine to cool down for about
10 minutes.
To check the coolant temperature warning light,
shift the drive select lever into neutral, turn the key
to “ON”, and then press the start switch. If the light
does not come on, have a Yamaha dealer inspect
the electrical circuit.CAUTION:_

The engine may overheat if the ATV is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the
load to specification.


Restart after making sure that the light is
out. Continuous use while the light is on
may cause damage to the engine.
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Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha machines receive a rigid in-
spection before shipment from the factory, trouble
may occur during operation.
Any problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition
systems can cause poor starting and loss of pow-
er. The troubleshooting chart describes a quick,
easy procedure for making checks. If your ma-
chine requires any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer.
The skilled technicians at a Yamaha dealership
have the tools, experience, and know-how to prop-
erly service your machine. Use only genuine
Yamaha parts on your machine. Imitation parts
may look like Yamaha parts, but they are often in-
ferior. Consequently, they have a shorter service
life and can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
Do not smoke when checking the fuel system.
Fuel can ignite or explode, causing severe in-
jury or property damage. Make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the area, including
pilot lights from water heaters or furnaces.
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