2004 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 coolant

8-57 1. Coolant drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange du liquide de refroidissement
1. Perno de drenaje del refrigerante
1. Trough
1. Feuille de papier repliée en forme de conduit
1. Pasante
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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 D, E and F. (See pages
8-17–8-29 for removal and installation proce-
dures.)
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 and 8-25 for removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
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8-59 1. Radiator cap
1. Bouchon du 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 the coolant reservoir cap.
7. Disconnect the hose on the coolant reservoir
side, and then drain the coolant from the
coolant reservoir.
8. After draining the coolant, thoroughly flush
the cooling system with clean tap water.
9. 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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10. Install the coolant reservoir hose.
11. Pour the recommended coolant into the radi-
ator until it is full.CAUTION:_ Hard water or salt water is harmful to the en-
gine. You may use soft water if you can’t 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:
1.3 L
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L
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8-63 1. Axle boot (× 2 each side)
1. Soufflet d’axe (× 2 de chaque côté)
1. Guardapolvo de eje (× 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.
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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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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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10-6
Bulb voltage, wattage
× quantity:
Headlight 12 V, 30/30 W
× 2
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W
× 1
Neutral indicator light L.E.D.
Reverse indicator light L.E.D.
Coolant temperature warning light L.E.D.
Park indicator light L.E.D.
High-range indicator light L.E.D.
Low-range indicator light L.E.D.
Differential gear lock indicator light L.E.D.
Fuse:
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse 10 A
Four-wheel-drive fuse 3 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Odometer fuse (backup) 10 AModel YFM450FA
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