2005 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 fuel

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Starting problems or poor engine performance1. Fuel
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.There is fuel.Turn the fuel cock
lever to “OFF”.No fuel.Fuel cock is
clogged.
Clean the
fuel cock. Some fuel.Turn the fuel cock
lever to “RES”.Restart the engine.
No fuel.Supply fuel.
2. Compression
Use the electric
starter to see if
there is compression.There is compression.
Compression normal.
No compression.Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
3. Ignition
Remove the
spark plug and
check the electrodes.WetWipe clean with dry cloth.
DryAttach spark plug cap and
ground to chassis.Use the
electric starter.Spark is good.Ignition system is
normal.
Spark is weak.
Adjust the spark plug gap
or replace the spark plug. No spark.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect. 4. Battery
Use the electric starter.Engine turns over
quickly.Battery is good.
Engine turns over
slowly.Check the battery lead connections,
and charge the battery if necessary.Check the
fuel flow.
Turn the fuel cock
lever to “ON”.
Remove the fuel hose
from the fuel cock.
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B. STORAGE
Long term storage (60 days or more) of your ma-
chine will require some preventive procedures to
guard against deterioration. After thoroughly
cleaning the machine, prepare for storage as fol-
lows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add fuel
stabilizer (if available).NOTE:Use of fuel stabilizer eliminates the need to drain
the fuel system. Consult a Yamaha dealer if the
fuel system is to be drained instead.2. Remove the spark plug, pour about one ta-
blespoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil
in the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark
plug. Ground the spark plug wire and turn the
engine over several times to coat the cylinder
wall with oil.
3. Lubricate all control cables.
4. Block up the frame to raise all wheels off the
ground.
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SPECIFICATIONS
ModelYFM450FA
Dimensions:
Overall length 1,993 mm
Overall width 1,093 mm
Overall height 1,120 mm
Seat height 830 mm
Wheelbase 1,233 mm
Ground clearance 245 mm
Minimum turning radius 3,000 mm
Basic weight:
With oil and full fuel tank 289.0 kg
Noise and vibration level:
Noise level (77/311/EEC) (for Europe) 78.3 dB(A)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008) (for Europe) Will not exceed 0.5 m/s
2
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008)
(for Europe)Will not exceed 2.5 m/s
2
Engine:
Engine type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement 421.0 cm
3
Bore
× stroke 84.5
× 75.0 mm
Compression ratio 10.00 :1
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Quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement
With oil filter cartridge replacement2.30 L
2.40 L
Final gear oil:
Type SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity 0.16 L
Differential gear oil:
Type SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity 0.23 L
Radiator capacity (including all routes): 1.30 L
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Unleaded gasoline only
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity 15.0 L
Fuel reserve amount 4.5 L
Carburetor:
Type/quantity BSR33/1
Manufacturer MIKUNIModelYFM450FA
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