2018 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 Owners Manual

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5. Remove the quick fasteners. 6. Lift up the panel and disconnect the coupler.
1. Carrier bolt (under the fenders)
1. Carrier bolt (under the fenders)
1
1
1. Quick fastener
1. Coupler
1
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8To install the panel
1. Connect the coupler, and then place the pan-
el in the original position.
2. Install the quick fasteners.
3. Place the carrier in the original position, and then install the carrier bolts under the fenders.
4. Install the carrier top bolts, and then tighten all bolts to the specified torques. 5. Install the cover.
For YFM45KPXJ / YFM45KPAJ /
YFM45KPHJ: Install the handlebar-mount-
ed light cover.
 For YFM45KDXJ / YFM45KDHJ: Install the
handlebar cover.
6. Install the panels.
EBU23214Checking the spark plugThe spark plug is an important engine component,
which is easy to check. Since heat and deposits
will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the
spark plug should be removed and checked in ac-
cordance with the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart. In addition, the condition of the spark
plug can reveal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug 1. Remove the spark plug cap.
Tightening torques: Carrier bolt (top):34 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 25 lb·ft)
Carrier bolt (under fenders): 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
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2. Remove the spark plug as shown, with the
spark plug wrench included in the owner’s
tool kit. To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode of the spark plug is a medi-
um-to-light tan (the ideal color when the ATV
is ridden normally).
TIPIf the spark plug shows a distinctly different color,
the engine could be operating improperly. Do not
attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
1. Spark plug cap
1
1. Spark plug wrench
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82. Check the spark plug for electrode erosion
and excessive carbon or other deposits, and
replace it if necessary.
3. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick- ness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap
to specification. To install the spark plug
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface, and then wipe off any
grime from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when installing
the spark plug, a good estimate of the correct
torque is 1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight. However,
the spark plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible. 3. Install the spark plug cap.EBU30243Engine oil and oil filter cartridgeThe 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 chart.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/DR7EA
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Tightening torque:Spark plug:18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)
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To check the engine oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove panel E. (See page 8-8.)
3. Check the engine oil level on a cold engine.
TIPIf the engine was started before checking the oil
level, warm up the engine, and then wait at least
ten minutes until the oil settles for an accurate
reading. 4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 5. Insert the dipstick into the filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.
TIPThe engine oil should be between the tip of the
dipstick and the maximum level mark. 6. If the engine oil is not between the tip of thedipstick and the maximum level mark, add
sufficient oil of the recommended type to
1. Engine oil filler cap
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Maximum level mark
5. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
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8raise it to the correct level.
NOTICE: Be sure
the engine oil is at the correct level, other-
wise engine damage may result.
[ECB00852]
7. Check the filler cap O-ring for damage, and replace it if necessary.
8. Install the engine oil filler cap and the panel.
To change the engine oil (and replace the oil fil-
ter cartridge) 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove panel E. (See page 8-8.)
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several minu- tes, and then turn it off.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then re- move the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket
to drain the oil from the crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 6–10 if the oil filter cartridge is not be-
ing replaced. 6. Remove panels C and D. (See page 8-8.)
7. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filterwrench.1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at a nearby Yamaha
dealer. 8. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O-ring ofthe new oil filter cartridge.TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated. 9. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil fil-ter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
1. Oil filter cartridge
1. Oil filter wrench
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1. O-ring
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810. Install panels D and C.
11. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the spec-
ified torque. 12. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the
engine and exhaust system have cooled down. NOTICEECB00301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 CONSERV-
ING II” or higher.
 Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)
Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt:27 N·m (2.7 kgf·m, 20 lb·ft)
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Recommended oil:See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replacement:2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
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