2004 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 warning light

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1-CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ...................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION ................................... 3-1
Identification number records ............... 3-3
Key identification number ..................... 3-5
Vehicle identification number ............... 3-7
Model label ........................................... 3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ........................ 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator lights ...................................... 4-3
Speedometer unit ................................. 4-9
Fuel gauge ......................................... 4-15
Handlebar switches ............................ 4-17
Throttle lever ...................................... 4-29
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-31
Front brake lever ................................ 4-33
Rear brake pedal and lever ................ 4-35
Drive select lever ................................ 4-37
Recoil starter ...................................... 4-37
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Fuel tank cap ..................................... 4-39
Fuel cock............................................ 4-41
Starter (choke) ................................... 4-43
Seat.................................................... 4-45
Storage compartment ........................ 4-47
Front carrier ....................................... 4-49
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-49
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-51
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-55
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-59
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-17
Differential gear oil ............................. 5-19
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-19
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-19
Lights ................................................. 5-21
Switches............................................. 5-21
Tires ................................................... 5-23
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-27
Tire wear limit..................................... 5-29
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WARNING
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Always turn off the engine when refueling.


Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.


Do not spill gasoline on the engine or ex-
haust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never
refuel while smoking, or while in the vicini-
ty of sparks, open flames, or other sources
of ignition such as the pilot lights of water
heaters and clothes dryers. Gasoline can
catch fire and you could be burned.


When transporting the machine in another
vehicle, be sure it is kept upright and that
the fuel cock is in the “OFF” position. Oth-
erwise, fuel may leak out of the carburetor
or fuel tank.


Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get some gasoline in your
eyes, see your doctor immediately. If gaso-
line spills on your skin, wash with soap
and water. If gasoline spills on your cloth-
ing, change your clothes.
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4-3 1. Differencial gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Low-range indicator light “L”
3. High-range indicator light “H”4. Neutral indicator light “N”
5. Reverse indicator light “R”6. Park indicator light “P”
7. Differencial gear lock indicator “”
8. Coolant temperature warning light “”
1. Témoin de blocage du différentiel “DIFF. LOCK”
2Témoin du rapport inférieur “L”
3. Témoin du rapport supérieur “H”4. Témoin de point mort “N”
5. Témoin de marche arrière “R”
6. Témoin de stationnement “P”
7. Indicateur de blocage du différentiel “”
8. Témoin d’avertissement de la température du liquide de
refroidissement “”
1. Luz indicadora de bloqueo del diferencial “DIFF. LOCK”
2 Luz indicadora de margen bajo “L”
3. Luz indicadora de margen alto “H”
4. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
5. Luz de control de marcha atrás “R”
6. Luz indicadora de estacionamiento “P”
7. Indicadora de bloqueo del diferencial “”
8. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del refrigerante “”
DIFF.
LOCKDIFF.
LOCK
DIFF.
LOCK
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Indicator lights
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Differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF.
LOCK”
This indicator light and the differential gear lock in-
dicator in the display flash when the differential
gear lock switch is set to the “4WD-LOCK” posi-
tion.
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Low-range indicator light “L”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in the “L” position.
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High-range indicator light “H”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in the “H” position.
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Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in neutral.
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4-5 1. Differencial gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Low-range indicator light “L”
3. High-range indicator light “H” 4. Neutral indicator light “N”
5. Reverse indicator light “R” 6. Park indicator light “P”
7. Differencial gear lock indicator “ ”
8. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
1. Témoin de blocage du différentiel “DIFF. LOCK”
2 Témoin du rapport inférieur “L”
3. Témoin du rapport supérieur “H” 4. Témoin de point mort “N”
5. Témoin de marche arrière “R”
6. Témoin de stationnement “P”
7. Indicateur de blocage du différentiel “ ”
8. Témoin d’avertissement de la température du liquide de
refroidissement “ ”
1. Luz indicadora de bloqueo del diferencial “DIFF. LOCK”
2 Luz indicadora de margen bajo “L”
3. Luz indicadora de margen alto “H”
4. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
5. Luz de control de marcha atrás “R”
6. Luz indicadora de estacionamiento “P”
7. Indicadora de bloqueo del diferencial “ ”
8. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del refrigerante “ ”
DIFF.
LOCKDIFF.
LOCK
DIFF.
LOCK
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Reverse indicator light “R”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in reverse.
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Park indicator light “P”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in the “P” (park) position.
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Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
When the coolant temperature reaches a specified
level, this light comes on to warn that the coolant
temperature is too hot. If the light comes on during
operation, stop the engine as soon as it is safe to
do so and allow the engine to cool down for about
10 minutes.
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WARNING
_ Always ride at a slow speed when the ATV is in
4WD-LOCK, and allow extra time and distance
for maneuvers.
All wheels turn at the same speed when the dif-
ferential is locked, so it takes more effort to
turn the ATV. The amount of effort is more the
faster you go. You may lose control and have
an accident if you cannot make a sharp
enough turn for the speed you are traveling. _ NOTE:_

When the switch is set to “LOCK”, the differ-
ential gear lock indicator light will flash until
the differential gear is locked.


When the indicator light is flashing, turning
the handlebar back and forth will help the dif-
ferential gear lock to engage.


Riding before the differential gear lock is
properly engaged (e.g., when the indicator
light is flashing) will cause the engine speed
to be limited until engagement is complete.


When the ATV is in 4WD-LOCK, the maxi-
mum traveling speed is limited to 35 km/h.
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4-37 1. Drive select lever
1. Levier de présélection
1. Palanca de selección de marcha
1. Recoil starter
1. Lanceur à réenroulement
1. Arranque por tracción de cable
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Drive select lever
The drive select lever is used to shift your machine
into the low, high, neutral, reverse and park posi-
tions. (Refer to pages 6-11–6-15 for the drive se-
lect lever operation.)
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Recoil starter
Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until en-
gagement can be felt. Then pull forcefully, being
careful not to pull the rope all the way out.
WARNING
_ Always shift the drive select lever to “P” park
position before starting the engine, otherwise
the ATV could start to move unexpectedly,
which could cause an accident. _
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8-121 1. Headlight fuse
2. Ignition fuse
3. Auxiliary DC jack fuse
4. Four-wheel-drive fuse
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Odometer fuse (backup)
7. Spare fuse (× 3)
1. Fusible de phare
2. Fusible d’allumage
3. Fusible de prise pour accessoires
4. Fusible du système 4x4
5. Fusible de signalisation
6. Fusible du compteur kilométrique
7. Fusible de rechange (× 3)
1. Fusible del faro
2. Fusible del sistema de encendido
3. Fusible de la toma de CC auxiliar
4. Fusible del sistema de tracción en las cuatro ruedas
5. Fusible del sistema de señalización
6. Fusible del cuentakilómetros (reserva)
7. Fusible de repuesto (× 3)
WARNING
Always use a fuse of the specified rating. Nev-
er use any type of material or object in place of
the proper fuse. An improper fuse can cause
damage to the electrical system which could
lead to a fire.CAUTION:
To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing a
fuse.
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3. Remove the defective bulb by pushing it in
and turning it counterclockwise.
WARNING
_ A headlight bulb is hot when it is on and imme-
diately after it is turned off. Wait for the bulb to
cool before touching or removing it. You can
be burned or a fire could start if the bulb touch-
es something flammable. _4. Insert a new headlight bulb into the bulb hold-
er, push it in, and then turn the bulb clockwise
until it stops.
5. Install the bulb holder by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the bulb holder cover at the rear of the
headlight.
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