2006 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 engine

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7. Automotive type wax may be applied to all
painted and chrome plated surfaces. Avoid
combination cleaner-waxes. Many contain
abrasives which may mar the paint or protec-
tive finish.
When finished, start the engine and let it idle
for several minutes.
WARNING
Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability,
increasing the chance of an accident. Test the
brakes after washing. Apply the brakes several
times at slow speeds to let friction dry out the
linings.
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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
ModelYFM450FAV
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 For Europe 285 kg
For Oceania 289 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 10.0 :1
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Starting system Electric and recoil starter
Lubrication system Wet sump
Engine oil:
Type
Recommended engine oil classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or higherModelYFM450FAV
-20˚ -10˚ 0˚
10˚20˚ 30˚40˚50˚C
10W/30
15W/4020W/4020W/50
10W/40
5W/30
CAUTION:
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the en-
gine 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.
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