2006 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 key

CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoid damage to the ma-
chine.NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make proce-
dures easier or clearer.
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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 and warning lights.................. 4-3
Speedometer unit ................................. 4-9
Fuel gauge ......................................... 4-15
Handlebar switches ............................ 4-17
Throttle lever ...................................... 4-35
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-37
Front brake lever ................................ 4-39
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ....... 4-41
Drive select lever ................................ 4-43
Recoil starter ...................................... 4-43
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Fuel tank cap ..................................... 4-45
Fuel cock............................................ 4-47
Starter (choke) .................................. 4-49
Seat.................................................... 4-51
Storage compartment ........................ 4-53
Front carrier ....................................... 4-55
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-55
Front and rear shock absorber
adjustment ....................................... 4-57
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-61
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-15
Differential gear oil ............................. 5-17
Coolant............................................... 5-19
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-21
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-21
Lights ................................................. 5-23
Switches............................................. 5-23
Tires ................................................... 5-25
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-29
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3-3
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Identification number records
Record the key identification number, vehicle iden-
tification number and model label information in
the spaces provided for assistance when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference
in case the vehicle is stolen.1. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:3. MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
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3-5 1. Key identification number
1. Numéro d’identification de la clé
1. Número de identificación de la llave
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Key identification number
The key identification number is stamped on the
key as shown in the following illustration. This
number can be used for ordering a new key.
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4-1 1. Main switch
1. Contacteur à clé
1. Interruptor principal
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch
Functions of the respective switch positions are as
follows:
ON:
The engine can be started only at this position and
the headlights and taillight come on when the light
switch is on.
OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key can
be removed in this position.
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4-9 1. Speedometer
2. Odometer/Tripmeter A/Tripmeter B
3. Clock/Hour meter 4. Clock/Hour button “”/“”
5.“TRIP/ODO” button 6.“H” button
7.“M” button
1. Compteur de vitesse
2. Compteur kilométrique/totalisateurs journaliers A et B
3. Montre/compteur horaire
4. Bouton de sélection montre/compteur horaire “”/“”
5. Bouton “TRIP/ODO”
6. Bouton de réglage des heures “H”
7. Bouton de réglage des minutes “M”
1. Velocímetro
2. Cuentakilómetros/Cuentakilómetros parcial A/
Cuentakilómetros parcial B
3. Reloj/Contador de horas
4. Reloj/Botón “”/“” de la hora
5. Botón “TRIP/ODO”6. Botón “H”
7. Botón “M”
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Speedometer unit
The speedometer unit is equipped with the follow-
ing:

a speedometer (which shows the riding speed)


an odometer (which shows the total distance
traveled)


two tripmeters (which show the distance trav-
eled since they were last set to zero)


a clock


an hour meter (which shows the total time the
key has been turned to “ON”)
Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “TRIP/ODO” button switches the dis-
play between the odometer mode “ODO” and the
tripmeter modes “A” and “B” in the following order:
ODO
→TRIP A
→TRIP B
→ODO
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4-11 1. Speedometer
2. Odometer/Tripmeter A/Tripmeter B
3. Clock/Hour meter 4. Clock/Hour button “”/“”
5.“TRIP/ODO” button 6.“H” button
7.“M” button
1. Compteur de vitesse
2. Compteur kilométrique/totalisateurs journaliers A et B
3. Montre/compteur horaire
4. Bouton de sélection montre/compteur horaire “”/“”
5. Bouton “TRIP/ODO”
6. Bouton de réglage des heures “H”
7. Bouton de réglage des minutes “M”
1. Velocímetro
2. Cuentakilómetros/Cuentakilómetros parcial A/
Cuentakilómetros parcial B
3. Reloj/Contador de horas
4. Reloj/Botón “”/“” de la hora
5. Botón “TRIP/ODO”6. Botón “H”
7. Botón “M”
To reset a tripmeter, select it by pushing the
“TRIP/ODO” button, and then push the
“TRIP/ODO” button for at least three seconds. The
tripmeters can be used to estimate the distance
that can be traveled with a full tank of fuel. This in-
formation will enable you to plan future fuel stops.NOTE:_ Holding in the “TRIP/ODO” button and then turning
the key to “ON” switches the display between
“mph” and “km/h”. _Clock mode
Pushing the “”/“” button switches the dis-
play between the clock mode “CLOCK” and the
hour meter mode “HOUR” in the following order:
CLOCK
→HOUR
→CLOCK
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