2018 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 drain bolt

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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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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)
1
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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8To change the final gear oil
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the final gear case guard by remov- ing the bolts.
3. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the final gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to drain the
oil from the final gear case. 5. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
6. Refill with the recommended final gear oil to the brim of the filler hole as shown. NOTICE:
Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case.
[ECB00422]
1. Final gear case guard
2. Bolt
1
2
1. Final gear oil drain bolt
2. GasketTightening torque: Final gear oil drain bolt:22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lb·ft)
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81. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Place an oil pan under the differential gear
case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt, the differential gear oil drain bolt and their gasket
to drain the oil from the differential gear case.
4. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket, andthen tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
5. Refill with the specified amount of the recom- mended differential gear oil. NOTICE: Be
sure no foreign material enters the differ-
ential gear case.
[ECB00412]
1. Differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
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1. Differential gear oil drain bolt
2. GasketTightening torque: Differential gear oil drain bolt:10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
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8
TIPThe radiator fan is automatically switched on or
off according to the coolant temperature in the
radiator.
 If the engine overheats, see page 8-65 for fur-
ther instructions. EBU37130To change the coolant
WARNING
EWB01891Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before
removing the radiator cap. You could be
burned by hot fluid and steam blown out under
pressure. Always place a thick rag over the cap
when opening. Allow any remaining pressure
to escape before completely removing the cap. 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the front carrier and panel F. (See
page 8-8.)
3. Remove the radiator cap. 4. Remove panels D and E. (See page 8-8.)
5. Place a container under the engine, and then
remove the coolant drain bolt and its gasket.
(Use a trough or a similar object as shown to
prevent coolant from spilling on the footrest.)
1. Radiator cap
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86. Remove the coolant reservoir cap. 7. Disconnect the coolant reservoir hose on the
coolant reservoir side, and then drain the
coolant from the coolant reservoir.
8. After draining the coolant, thoroughly flush the cooling system with clean tap water.
9. Install the coolant drain bolt and its new gas- ket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified
torque.
10. Connect the coolant reservoir hose.
1. Coolant drain bolt
2. Gasket
1. Trough
2
1
1
1. Coolant reservoir hoseTightening torque: Coolant drain bolt:10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)1
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