2004 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 parking brake

OPERATION ...........................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine .........................6-9
Warming up...........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Engine break-in ...................................6-17
Parking ................................................6-19
Parking on a slope ..............................6-21
Accessories and loading .....................6-23
RIDING YOUR ATV..................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV .....................7-3
Ride with care and good judgement .....7-5
Be careful where you ride ...................7-27
Turning your ATV ................................7-39
Climbing uphill.....................................7-45
Riding downhill ....................................7-55
Crossing a slope .................................7-59
Crossing through shallow water ..........7-63
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ............................7-71
What to do if ........................................7-75
What to do...........................................7-75
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Panel removal and installation............ 8-15
Engine oil ............................................ 8-31
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-41
Differential gear oil.............................. 8-47
Cooling system ................................... 8-53
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-57
Axle boots ........................................... 8-63
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-65
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-71
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-81
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-83
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-85
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-87
Front brake pad inspection ................. 8-89
Rear brake pad inspection.................. 8-89
Inspecting the brake fluid level ........... 8-91
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-95
Front brake adjustment....................... 8-97
Rear brake lever adjustment .............. 8-99
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ............................................. 8-103
Cable inspection and lubrication....... 8-105
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Parking on a slope
WARNING
Avoid parking on hills or other inclines. Park-
ing on a hill or other incline could cause the
ATV to roll out of control, increasing the
chance of an accident. If you must park on an
incline, place the machine transversely across
the incline, apply the parking brake, and block
the front and rear wheels with rocks or other
objects. Do not park the ATV at all on hills that
are so steep you could not walk up them easi-
ly.1. Bring the machine to a stop by applying the
brakes.
2. Stop the engine.
3. With the rear brake applied, shift the drive
select lever to the park position.
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Select a large, flat area off-road to become familiar
with your ATV. Make sure that this area is free of
obstacles and other riders. You should practice
control of the throttle, brakes, shifting procedures,
and turning techniques in this area before trying
more difficult terrain. Always avoid riding on paved
surfaces: the ATV is designed for off-road use
only, and handling maneuvers are more difficult to
perform on pavement.
Shift to the parking position “P” and follow the in-
struction on page 6-3 to start the engine. Once it
has warmed up you are ready to begin riding your
ATV. Remember that the engine and exhaust pipe
will be hot when riding and afterwards; do not al-
low skin or clothing to come in contact with these
components.
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