2006 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 engine

8-9
NOTE:

Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4


Brake fluid replacement:
When disassembling the master cylinders or caliper cylinders, replace the brake fluid. Normally
check the brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
On the inner parts of the master cylinders and caliper cylinders, replace the oil seals every two years.
Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
Drive shaft universal
joint*Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Engine mount*
Check for cracks or damage.Front and rear axle boots*Check operation.
Replace if damaged.Stabilizer bushes*
Check for cracks or damage.Fittings and fasteners*Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.Lights and switches*Check operation.
Adjust headlight beams.
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1,200
(750)2,400
(1,500)2,400
(1,500)4,800
(3,000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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8-33 1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Bouchon de remplissage d’huile de moteur
1. Tapa de relleno de aceite de motor
1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau maximum 2. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel máximo 2. Marca de nivel mínimo
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Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Remove panel F. (See page 8-31 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Place the ATV on a level surface.
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
4. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap and wipe off
the dipstick with a clean rag.
6. Insert the dipstick in the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.NOTE:_ The engine oil should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks. _
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8-35 1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange de l’huile de moteur
1. Perno de drenaje del aceite de motor
7. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum
level mark, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it to the correct level.
8. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and
then tighten the oil filler cap.
9. Install the panel.
To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil-
ter cartridge replacement)
1. Remove panel F. (See page 8-31 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect
the used oil, and then remove the engine oil
filler cap.
4. Remove the engine oil drain bolt to drain the
oil from the crankcase.
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8-37 1. Engine oil filter cartridge
1. Cartouche du filtre à huile de moteur
1. Cartucho del filtro de aceite de motor
1. Oil filter wrench
1. Clé pour filtre à huile
1. Llave para filtros de aceite
NOTE:_ Skip steps 5–9 if the oil filter cartridge is not being
replaced. _5. Remove panels D and E. (See pages 8-19–
8-21 and 8-29 for panel removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
6. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter
wrench.NOTE:_ An oil filter wrench is available at a nearby
Yamaha dealer. _
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8-39 1. O-ring
1. Joint torique
1. Junta tórica
1. Torque wrench
1. Clé dynamométrique
1. Llave de apriete
7. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of
the new oil filter cartridge.NOTE:_ Make sure the O-ring is seated properly. _8. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil fil-
ter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
9. Install panels E and D.
10. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque. Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
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8-41
11. Add the specified amount of recommended
engine oil, and then 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:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.30 L
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.40 L
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8-43
‘1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Correct oil level
3. Final gear oil
1. Boulon de l’orifice de remplissage du carter de transmission finale
2. Niveau d’huile correct
3. Huile de transmission finale
1. Perno del orificio de llenado de aceite de la transmisión final
2. Nivel de aceite correcto
3. Aceite de la transmisión final
12. Start the engine and warm it up for several
minutes. While warming up, check for oil
leakage. If oil leakage is found, turn the en-
gine off immediately and check for the cause.
13. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil
level and correct it if necessary.
14. Install panel F.
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Final gear oil
Checking the final gear oil level
1. Place the ATV 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. _
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8-45 1. Engine guard 2. Final gear case guard
3. Bolt (× 11)
1. Protège-carter 2. Plaque de protection du carter
3. Boulon (× 11)
1. Protector del motor
2. Protector de la caja de la transmisión final
3. Perno (× 11)
4. Install the oil filler bolt, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.
Changing the final gear oil
1. Remove the engine guard and the final gear
case guard by removing the bolts.
2. Place the ATV on a level surface.
3. Place a container under the final gear case to
collect the used oil. Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
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