2018 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 wiring

EBU17421
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .............................. 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ................................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION................................................ 3-1Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments............................ 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ................................................... 4-1 Main switch ................................................. 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .............. 4-2
Display unit ................................................ 4-4
Self-diagnosis device .................................. 4-6
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-6
Throttle lever ............................................... 4-8
Speed limiter ............................................... 4-9
Front brake lever ....................................... 4-10
Brake pedal and rear brake lever .............. 4-10
Drive select lever ....................................... 4-11
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 4-11
Fuel ........................................................... 4-11 Seat .......................................................... 4-13
Storage compartment............................... 4-14
Front carrier .............................................. 4-15
Rear carrier ............................................... 4-15
Adjusting the front and rear shock
absorber assemblies ............................. 4-15
Auxiliary DC jack....................................... 4-17
Winch pre-wiring ...................................... 4-17
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......................... 5-1 Fuel ............................................................. 5-3
Engine oil .................................................... 5-3
Final gear oil ............................................... 5-3
Differential gear oil ...................................... 5-3
Coolant ....................................................... 5-3
Front and rear brakes ................................. 5-3
Throttle lever ............................................... 5-4
Tires ............................................................ 5-4
Chassis fasteners ....................................... 5-6
Instruments, lights and switches ................ 5-6
OPERATION .................................................. 6-1 Starting the engine ..................................... 6-1UBB560E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 9, 2017 5:31 PM

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ungrounded or broken wiring. Visually check
for broken wiring and leaking fuel. Leaking
fuel can be confirmed by the odor of gasoline.
4. Once immediate safety hazards are con- firmed not to exist, you may remove your hel-
met to more closely inspect your vehicle.
Check for external signs of wear, broken
parts, fluid leaks, cracks in the frame, sus-
pension damage, wheel damage, and so on.
Fuel, oil, and coolant usually give off a notice-
able odor.
5. If your vehicle will not restart or if it is unsafe to ride, then turn off all vehicle systems (en-
gine stop switch, main switch, and fuel cock),
and then signal or go for help.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and Modifica-
tions
While you may find aftermarket products similar in
design and quality to genuine Yamaha accesso-
ries, recognize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable because of po-
tential safety hazards to you or others. Installing
aftermarket products or having other modifica-
tions performed to your vehicle that change any of
the vehicle’s design or operation characteristics
can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death. You are responsible for injuries re-
lated to changes in the vehicle. Keep the following
guidelines in mind, as well as those found in the
Loading section (page 6-6) when mounting acces-
sories.

Never install accessories that would impair the
performance of your ATV. Carefully inspect the
accessory before using it to make sure that it
does not in any way reduce ground clearance,
limit suspension travel, steering travel or control
operation.
 Accessories fitted to the ATV can create insta-
bility due to improper weight distribution.
 Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect
the stability of the ATV.
 Certain accessories can displace the operator
from his or her normal riding position. This im-
proper position limits the freedom of movement
of the operator and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are not recom-
mended.
 Use caution when adding electrical accesso-
ries. If electrical accessories exceed the capac-
ity of the ATV’s electrical system, an electric
failure could result, which could cause a dan-
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EBU19184Auxiliary DC jackThe auxiliary DC jack is located at the front right
side of the ATV. The auxiliary DC jack can be used
for suitable work lights, radios, etc. The auxiliary
DC jack should only be used when the engine is
running and the light switch is set to “OFF”.1. Set the light switch to “OFF”.
2. Turn the accessory off.
3. Start the engine. (See page 6-1.)
4. Open the auxiliary DC jack cap, and then in- sert the accessory power plug into the jack. 5. Turn the accessory on.
6. When the auxiliary DC jack is not being used,
cover it with the cap.
NOTICEECB00121Do not use accessories requiring more than
the above maximum capacity. This may
overload the circuit and cause the fuse to
blow.
 If accessories are used without the engine
running or with the headlights turned on, the
battery will lose its charge and engine start-
ing may become difficult.
 Do not use an automotive cigarette lighter or
other accessories with a plug that gets hot
because the jack can be damaged. EBU37290Winch pre-wiringThis vehicle is equipped with pre-wiring leads for
a winch. Consult your Yamaha dealer for details.
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
2. Auxiliary DC jack
1
2
Maximum rated capacity for the auxiliary DC
jack: DC 12 V, 10 A (120 W)
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MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................ 8-4
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-3
Model label .................................................................. 11-1NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOn-Command four-wheel-drive switch ......................... 4-7
Owner’s manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PPanels, removing and installing ..................................... 8-8
Park indicator light ......................................................... 4-2
Parking ........................................................................... 6-4
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RRear brake, adjusting the lever and pedal ................... 8-40
Rear knuckle pivots, lubricating .................................. 8-49
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-13
Self-diagnosis device .................................................... 4-6
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and rear ............................................................................ 4-15
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-33
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 8-15
Specifications .............................................................. 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-9 Stabilizer bushes, checking ..........
............................... 8-49
Starting the engine ........................................................ 6-1
Start switch .................................................................... 4-7
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-50
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartment .................................................. 4-14
TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .................................... 8-61
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-8, 5-4
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................ 8-36
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-63
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-64VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-36
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-35
V-belt cooling duct check hose ................................... 8-35
Vehicle identification number ...................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking .................................... 8-48
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-62
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-61
Winch pre-wiring .......................................................... 4-17
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