2020 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 Owners Manual

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CONSUMER INFORMATION
EBU28204Identification numbersRecord the vehicle identification number and
model label information in the spaces provided
below.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:EBU26032Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped into
the frame. This 17-digit number is used to identify
your individual ATV.
EBU26052Model label
The model label is affixed at the location shown.
The model label information is used to identify
your specific model and its color code.1. Vehicle identification number (front left side)
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TIPThe four-digit string is the model type code. EBU38690Emissions Certification label (for Europe)
This engine conforms to the Non-Road Mobile
Machinery (NRMM) regulation(s) in effect at the
time of manufacture.The NRMM regulation limits gaseous and particu-
late pollution emissions for internal combustion
engines of non-road mobile machinery.
Your Yamaha engine was designed and tested to
give an optimal blend of performance without ex-
cessive emissions. Therefore, do not attempt to
alter the engine specifications or tamper with the
intake, engine, or exhaust systems.
NOTICEECB03790Tampering with the engine or emissions con-
trol system will void the European Union type-
approval of this engine.
1. Model label
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1. Emissions Certification label
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-5
Accessories, DC jack ................................................... 4-24
Air filter, cleaning ......................................................... 8-33
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-47BBattery ......................................................................... 8-53
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-42
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-40
Brake lever free play, checking the front ..................... 8-42
Brake lever, front ......................................................... 4-14
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-49
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-48
Brake pads and friction plates, checking .................... 8-40
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 4-14
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-50
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-39
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3
Brake/tail light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-63CCables, checking and lubricating ................................ 8-49
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-20
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-20
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................5-3, 8-29
Coolant temperature warning light ................................ 4-2DDifferential gear lock, indicator (equipped models) ....... 4-4Differential gear oil ......................................................... 5-3
Differential gear oil, changing ...................................... 8-27
Display unit .................................................................... 4-4
Drive select lever ......................................................... 4-15
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-2
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating .......................... 8-51
EEmissions Certification label (for
Europe) .................... 11-2
Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .................................. 8-19
Engine stop switch ........................................................ 4-9
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-3
EPS warning light (equipped models) ............................ 4-3FFinal gear oil ......................................................... 5-3, 8-24
Four-wheel drive indicator light ..................................... 4-4
Four-wheel drive switch (On-Command 4WD) ............ 4-11
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-17, 5-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-16
Fuses, replacing .......................................................... 8-57HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-7
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-62
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-59
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-9IIdentification numbers ................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 4-1
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Instruments, lights and switches ................................... 5-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-9MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-1NNeutral indicator light .....................................................4-2OOn-Command drive switch “4WD/LOCK” (differential gear lock models) ...................................................... 4-11
Override switch (differential gear lock models) ............ 4-10
Owner’s Manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PPanels, removing and installing ................................... 8-10
Park indicator light ......................................................... 4-2
Parking ........................................................................... 6-4
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RRear brake, adjusting the lever and pedal ................... 8-42
Rear knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................... 8-52
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-18 Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear ............................................................................. 4-20
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-36
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 8-17
Specifications .............................................................. 10-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-13
Stabilizer bushes, checking ......................................... 8-51
Starting the engine ......................................................... 6-1
Start switch .................................................................... 4-9
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-52
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartment .................................................. 4-19
TThrottle lever ........................................................ 4-13, 5-4
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................. 8-38
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Trailer hitch (equipped models) ................................... 4-23
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-65
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-66VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-39
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-37
V-belt cooling duct check hose ................................... 8-37
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-50
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-64
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-63
Winch (for Europe) ....................................................... 4-22
Winch pre-wiring (for Oceania) .................................... 4-25
Winch switch ................................................................ 4-10
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YYamalube ..................................................................... 8-23
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WARNING
ALWAYS
:
• use proper riding techniques to avoid
vehicle overturns on hills and rough
terrain and in turns.

seriously affect handling and control.
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
NEVER USE
WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOL
ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER USE
ON PAVED ROADS NEVER CARRY
PASSENGERS
NEVER
operate:


conditions.

another vehicle.

balance and steering and increase risk
of losing control.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER’S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.\
PRINTED IN USA
2019.03-0.8× 1 CR
(E)
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