2004 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 belt

3-1
EBU00032
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear spring preload
adjusting ring
2. Storage box and tool kit
3. Spark plug
4. Rear brake fluid reservoir
5. Radiator cap
6. Front spring preload
adjusting ring
7. V-belt case
8. Brake pedal
9. Front spring preload
adjusting ring
10. Fuel cock
11. Air filter case
12. Fuses
13. Tail/brake light14. V-belt cooling duct check
hose
15. Coolant reservoir
16. Oil filter cartridge
17. Engine oil dipstick
18. Rear brake lever
19. Left handlebar switches
20. Starter (choke)
21. Horn switch
22. Drive select lever
23. Speedometer unit
24. Main switch
25. Fuel tank cap
26. Auxiliary DC jack
27. Right handlebar switch
28. Throttle lever
29. Front brake leverNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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1. Air filter case check hose
1. Flexible de contrôle du boîtier de filtre à air
1. Manguera de comprobación de la caja del filtro de aire
Test your brakes after leaving the water. Do not
continue to ride your ATV without verifying that
you have regained proper braking ability.CAUTION:_ After riding your ATV in water, be sure to drain
the trapped water by removing the check hose
at the bottom of the air filter case and the
check hose on the V-belt cooling duct. Wash
the ATV in fresh water if it has been operated in
salt water or muddy conditions. _
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7-67 1. V-belt cooling duct check hose
1. Flexible de contrôle du conduit de refroidissement de la courroie
trapézoïdale
1. Manguera de comprobación del conducto de enfriamiento de
la correa trapezoidal
1. V-belt case drain plug
1. Boulon de vidange du carter de courroie trapézoïdale
1. Tapón de drenaje de la caja de la correa trapezoidal
1. Drive select lever box check hose
1. Flexible de contrôle du boîtier du levier de présélection
1. Manguera de comprobación de la caja de la palanca de
selección de marcha
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* It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium-soap-based greaseNOTE:Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
Brake fluid replacement:
1. When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Normally check
the brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
2. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two years.
3. Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.V-belt*•Check operation.
•Check for cracks or damage.Wheels*•Check balance/damage/runout.
•Repair if necessary.Wheel bearing*•Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
•Replace if damaged.Front and rear
suspension*•Check operation.
•Correct if necessary.Steering system*•Check operation./Replace if damaged.
•Check toe-in./Adjust if necessary.Drive shaft universal
joint*•Lubricate.**Engine mount*
•Check for cracks or damage.Front axle boots*•Check operation.
•Replace if damaged.Fittings and Fasteners*•Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
•Correct if necessary.
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
km 320 1,200 2,400 2,400 4,800
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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8-79 1. V-belt cooling duct check hose
1. Flexible de contrôle du conduit de refroidissement de la courroie
trapézoïdale
1. Manguera de comprobación del conducto de enfriamiento de
la correa trapezoidal
1. V-belt case drain plug
1. Boulon de vidange du carter de courroie trapézoïdale
1. Tapón de drenaje de la caja de la correa trapezoidal
EBU00874
V-belt cooling duct check hose
If dust or water collects in the V-belt cooling duct
check hose, remove the hose and clean it.
V-belt case drain plug
After riding in water deep enough to allow it to en-
ter the V-belt case, remove this plug to drain the
water from the case.NOTE:_ If water drains from the V-belt case after removing
the plug, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the ATV
as the water may affect other engine parts. _
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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 YFM450FA
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