2018 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 Owners Manual

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18*Engine mount • Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√
19 *Axle boots • Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√√√
20 Engine oil • Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √ √√√
21 Engine oil filter car-
tridge • Replace.
√√√
22 *Engine oil strainer • Clean. √√√
23 Differential gear oil • Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √√
24 Final gear oil • Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √ √√√
25 Cooling system • Check coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary. √√√√√
• Replace coolant. Every 2 years
26 *Moving parts and
cables •Lubricate.
√√√√
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ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL
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(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
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EBU28392TIPSome maintenance items need more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty, sandy or
muddy areas, or at full-throttle.
 Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and calipers, and chan-
ge the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged. 27 *Throttle lever • Check operation.
• Check throttle lever free play, and adjust if neces-
sary.
• Lubricate cable and lever housing. √√√√√
28 *Front and rear
brake switches
• Check operation and correct if necessary.
√√√√√
29 *Lights and switches • Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Adjust headlight beams. √√√√√
NO.
ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev-
er comes first month136612
km (mi) 240
(150) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
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EBU23091Removing and installing panelsThe panels shown need to be removed to perform
some of the maintenance jobs described in this
chapter. Refer to this section each time a panel
needs to be removed and installed.1. Panel A
2. Panel B
2
1
1. Panel C
2. Panel D
3. Panel E
1. Panel F
1
3
2
1
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EBU27605Panel A
When removing or installing panel A, the fuel tank
cap must be removed. NOTICE: Make sure that
no foreign material enters the fuel tank.
[ECB01052]
To remove the panel1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-13.)
2. Remove the bolts and quick fasteners.
3. Remove the fuel tank cap, and then pull thepanel off.1. Bolt
1
1. Quick fastener
1. Fuel tank cap
1
1
1
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4. Install the fuel tank cap.
To install the panel
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Place the panel over the fuel tank filler tube, and then install the fuel tank cap.
3. Install the bolts and quick fasteners.
4. Install the seat.
Panels B and C
When removing or installing panel C, the drive se-
lect lever must be moved out of the park position.
Apply the brake pedal and move the drive select
lever to the reverse position. To remove a panel
1. Remove panel A.
2. Pull the panel upward to release the tabs as
shown.
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8To install a panel
1. Push the panel to secure the tabs.
2. Install panel A. Panel D
To remove the panel
Remove the bolts, and then take the panel off.
To install the panelPlace the panel in the original position, and then
install the bolts.
Panel E
To remove the panelPull outward on the areas shown to release the
projections, and then slide the panel out.1. Bolt
2. Panel D
1
2
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To install the panel
Insert the right side of the panel into position, and
then press the projections into place. Panel F
To remove the panel
1. Remove panels B and C.
2. Remove the cover.
For YFM45KPXJ / YFM45KPAJ /
YFM45KPHJ: Remove the handlebar-
mounted light cover. (See page 8-57.)
 For YFM45KDXJ / YFM45KDHJ: Remove
the handlebar cover.
YFM45KPXJ / YFM45KPAJ / YFM45KPHJ1. Handlebar-mounted light cover
1
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8YFM45KDXJ / YFM45KDHJ
3. Remove the carrier top bolts. 4. Remove the carrier bolts under the fenders,
and then take the carrier off.
1. Handlebar cover
1
1. Carrier bolt (top)
2. Panel F
1
1
1
2
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