2003 YAMAHA KODIAK 400 weight

1-8
For Oceania
Pour l’Océanie
Para Oceanía
WARNING
Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
NEVER ride as a
passenger.
(4XE-F151H-00)
5
6
80 kg (176 lbs)
5ND-F4897-20
LOAD LIMIT
For Europe
Pour l’Europe
Para Europa
PULLING LOAD: 4900 N(
500kgf)
1102 l b f
TONGUE WEIGHT: 147 N(
15kgf)
33 lbf
5ND-F151K-00
MAXIMUM.
LOADING LIMIT MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT
7
YAMAHA MOTOR MFG
. CORP
.
OF AMERICA
NEWNAN
, GEORGIA U
.S.A.MODEL YFM400A
POWER 19.4 KW
DRY WEIGHT 233 Kg
5VH
-F155A
-00
8
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Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the
ATV or for your abilities. Practice on smaller
hills before attempting larger hills.


Always follow proper procedures for climbing
hills as described in this manual. Check the ter-
rain carefully before you start up any hill. Never
climb hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces. Shift your weight forward. Never
open the throttle suddenly. Never go over the
top of a hill at high speed.


Always follow proper procedures for going
down hills and for braking on hills as described
in this manual. Check the terrain carefully be-
fore you start down any hill. Shift your weight
backward. Never go down a hill at high speed.
Avoid going down a hill at an angle that would
cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side.
Go straight down the hill where possible.
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Always follow proper procedures for crossing
the side of a hill as described in this manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of
the ATV. Never attempt to turn the ATV around
on any hill until you have mastered the turning
technique described in this manual on level
ground. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if
possible.


Always use proper procedures if you stall or roll
backwards when climbing a hill. Maintain a
steady speed when climbing a hill. If you stall or
roll backwards, follow the special procedure for
braking described in this manual. Dismount on
the uphill side or to a side if pointed straight up-
hill. Turn the ATV around and remount, follow-
ing the procedure described in this manual.
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4-39 1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
1. Anneau de réglage de la précontrainte de ressort
2. Indicateur de position
1. Anillo de ajuste de la precarga del resorte
2. Indicador de posición
1. Special wrench
1. Clé spéciale
1. Llave especial
EBU01163
Front shock absorber adjustment
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload, turn the adjusting
ring in direction
a.
To decrease the spring preload, turn the adjusting
ring in direction
b.NOTE:_ A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment. _
WARNING
_ Always adjust the shock absorbers on the left
and right side to the same setting. Uneven ad-
justment can cause poor handling and loss of
stability, which could lead to an accident. _
Standard position: 2
1 - Minimum (soft)
5 - Maximum (hard)
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4-41 1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
1. Anneau de réglage de la précontrainte de ressort
2. Indicateur de position
1. Anillo de ajuste de la precarga del muelle
2. Indicador de posición
1. Special wrench
1. Clé spéciale
1. Llave especial
EBU01103
Rear shock absorber adjustment
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows:
To increase the spring preload, turn the adjusting
ring in direction
a.
To decrease the spring preload, turn the adjusting
ring in direction
b.NOTE:_ A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment. _
Standard position: 2
1 - Minimum (soft)
5 - Maximum (hard)
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EBU01318
Loading
Cargo or a trailer can change the stability and han-
dling of an ATV. You must use common sense and
good judgment when carrying cargo or towing a
trailer. Keep the following points in mind:

Never exceed the weight limits shown. An
overloaded ATV can be unstable.
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT

Vehicle loading limit (total weight of cargo,
rider and accessories, and tongue weight):
210 kg


Front carrier: 40 kg


Rear carrier: 80 kg


Storage box: 2.0 kg


Trailer hitch:
Pulling load (total weight of trailer and
cargo): 500 kgf
Tongue weight (vertical weight on trailer
hitch point): 15 kgf
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Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight.
You can measure tongue weight with a bath-
room scale. Put the tongue of the loaded trailer
on the scale with the tongue at hitch height. Ad-
just the load in the trailer, if necessary, to re-
duce the weight on the hitch. If you are carrying
cargo and towing a trailer, include the tongue
weight in the maximum vehicle load limit.


Load cargo on the carrier as close to the center
of the vehicle as possible. Put cargo at the front
of the rear carrier. Center the load from side to
side.


Tie down cargo securely to the carriers. Make
sure cargo in the trailer cannot move around. A
shifting load can cause an accident.


Make sure the load does not interfere with con-
trols or your ability to see where you are going.
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Ride more slowly than you would without a
load. The more weight you carry, the slower
you should go.


Allow more braking distance. A heavier vehicle
takes longer to stop.


Avoid making sharp turns unless at very slow
speeds.


Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose terrain
carefully. Added weight affects the stability and
handling of the ATV.WARNING
_ Never exceed the stated load capacity for this
ATV. Overloading this ATV or carrying or tow-
ing cargo improperly could cause changes in
vehicle handling which could lead to an acci-
dent. Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached. Reduce speed when carry-
ing cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow greater dis-
tance for braking. _
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