2020 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 oil filter

Operating the drive select lever and driving in reverse ....................................... 6-2
Engine break-in ........................................... 6-4
Parking ........................................................ 6-4
Parking on a slope ...................................... 6-5
Accessories and loading ............................. 6-5
RIDING YOUR ATV ........................................ 7-1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV ................ 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGMENT .............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............... 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV................................ 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-13
RIDING DOWNHILL .................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE................................ 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER .................................................... 7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ............. 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING.......................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO IF... ..................................... 7-22
WHAT TO DO... ......................................... 7-22
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................................ 8-1 Owner’s Manual and tool kit ....................... 8-2 Periodic maintenance chart: Emission
control system .......................................... 8-3
Periodic maintenance chart: General maintenance and lubrication .................... 8-5
Removing and installing panels ................ 8-10
Checking the spark plug........................... 8-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 8-19
Why Yamalube ......................................... 8-23
Final gear oil ............................................. 8-24
Changing the differential gear oil .............. 8-27
Coolant ..................................................... 8-29
Cleaning the air filter ................................. 8-33
Cleaning the spark arrester ...................... 8-36
V-belt cooling duct check hose ................ 8-37
V-belt case drain plug............................... 8-37
Adjusting the throttle lever free play ......... 8-38
Valve clearance......................................... 8-39
Brakes....................................................... 8-39
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake friction plates ................................ 8-40
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-40
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-42
Checking the front brake lever free play... 8-42
Adjusting the rear brake lever and brake pedal ....................................................... 8-42
Axle boots................................................. 8-47
Brake light switches ................................. 8-48
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EBU17681
DESCRIPTION
EBU17691Left view
EBU17701Right view
1. Radiator cap
2. Air filter
3. Battery
4. Fuses
5. Brake/tail light
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Oil filter cartridge
8. Coolant reservoir
9. V-belt cooling duct check hose
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1. Spark arrester
2. Storage compartment and tool kit
3. Fuel tank cap
4. Spark plug
5. Auxiliary DC jack
6. Front shock absorber
7. Winch (for Europe)
8. Rear brake light switch
9. Brake pedal
10.V-belt case drain plug
11.Rear shock absorber111
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12*Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened. √√√√√
13 *Shock absorber as-
semblies • Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.
√√√
14 *Stabilizer bushes • Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√
15 *Rear knuckle pivots • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. √√√
16 *Steering shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. √√√
17 *Steering system • Check operation and repair or replace if dam-
aged.
• Check toe-in and adjust if necessary. √√√√√
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. √√√
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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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.EBU30245Engine 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.
To check the engine oil level1. Park the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove panel E. (See page 8-10.)
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.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)1. Engine oil filler cap
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TIPSkip steps 6–10 if the oil filter cartridge is not be-
ing replaced. 6. Remove panels C and D. (See page 8-10.)
7. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filterwrench.1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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1. Oil filter cartridge
1. Oil filter wrench
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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. 10. 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.1. O-ring
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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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.
13. Check the engine oil filler cap O-ring for dam-
age, and then install the filler cap.
14. Start the engine and let it idle for several min- utes while checking for oil leakage. If any oil
leakage is found, immediately turn the engine
off and check for the cause.
15. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten minutes, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
16. Install panel E.EBU38620Why YamalubeYAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part born of the engineers’ passion and belief that engine oil is
an important liquid engine component. We form
teams of specialists in the fields of mechanical en-
gineering, chemistry, electronics and track test-
ing, and have them develop the engine together
with the oil it will use. Yamalube oils take full ad-
vantage of the base oil’s qualities and blend in the
ideal balance of additives to make sure the final oil
clears our performance standards. Thus,
Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and synthetic oils have their own distinct characters and value.
Yamaha’s experience gained over many years of
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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5. Pull off the lock plate from the main air filter
assembly, and then remove the air filter ele-
ment (sponge material) from the frame.
6. Wash the air filter elements gently but thor- oughly with YAMALUBE Air Filter Cleaner, or
a dedicated parts cleaning solvent.
WARNING! Always use parts cleaning sol- vent. Never use low-flash-point solvents
or gasoline because the engine could
catch fire or explode.
[EWB01943]
7. Squeeze out the excess moisture, and let dry. NOTICE: Do not twist the sponge material
when squeezing it.
[ECB00442]
8. Check the air filter elements (sponge material) for damage, replace if necessary.
9. Apply YAMALUBE Foam Air Filter Oil (or equivalent) to the air filter elements.TIPThe sponge material should be wet but not drip-
ping. 10. Install the sub air filter element.
11. Install the main air filter element onto its frame, then the lock plate, and then install the
main air filter assembly.
1. Frame
2. Air filter element (sponge material)
3. Lock plate
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