2004 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 recommended oil

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Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Fill with oil as necessary. (See pages 8-31–8-41
for details.)
Recommended oil:
Recommended engine oil classification:
API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher
-20˚ -10˚ 0˚
10˚20˚ 30˚40˚50˚C
10W/30
15W/4020W/4020W/50
10W/40
5W/30
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EBU00493*
Final gear oil
Make sure the final gear oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-41–8-45 for
details.)
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid gear oil may be
used for all conditions.NOTE:GL-4 is a quality and additive rating, GL-5 or GL-6
rated hypoid gear oils may also be used.
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API “GL-4” Hypoid gear oil
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EBU00678*
Differential gear oil
Make sure the differential gear oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-47–
8-51 for details.)
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Throttle lever
Check to see that the throttle lever operates cor-
rectly. It must open smoothly and spring back to
the idle position when released. Have a Yamaha
dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.
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Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and
fasteners before a ride. Take the machine to a
Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for
correct tightening torque.Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API “GL-4” Hypoid gear oil
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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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9. Fill the engine with sufficient oil to reach the
specified level. Install the engine oil filler cap
and tighten it.CAUTION:_

In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do not
use oils with a diesel specification of “CD”
or oils of a higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.


Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
_
Recommended engine oil:
See page 10-2.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
2.6 L
Periodic oil change:
2.3 L
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.4 L
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‘1. Final gear oil
2. Final gear case filler bolt
3. Proper level
1. Huile de transmission finale
2. Boulon de remplissage du carter de transmission finale
3. Niveau correct
1. Aceite de la transmisión final
2. Perno de relleno de la caja de la transmisión final
3. Nivel adecuado
10. Start the engine and warm it up for several
minutes. While warming up, check for oil
leakage. If oil leakage is found, stop the en-
gine immediately and check for the cause.
11. Install the panels.
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Final gear oil
Final gear oil measurement
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.NOTE:_ The oil level should be at the brim of the filler hole. _3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole,
add sufficient oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case. _4. Install the oil filler bolt.
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6. Add the recommended final gear oil to the
brim of the filler hole.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case. _7. Install the oil filler bolt.
8. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found,
check for the cause.
9. Install the final gear case cover bolts, and
then tighten them to the specified torque. Recommended oil:
See page 10-3.
Oil quantity:
0.23 L
Tightening torque:
Final gear case cover bolt:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf)
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5. Fill the differential gear case with oil.CAUTION:
Be sure no foreign material enters the differen-
tial gear case. 6. Install the filler bolt and tighten it to the speci-
fied torque.
7. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found,
check for the cause. Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API “GL-4” Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.23 L
Total amount:
0.28 L
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