2022 YAMAHA KODIAK 450 check engine

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Engine overheating
WARNING
EWB02291Wait 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 put a thick rag over the cap when opening.
Allow any remaining pressure to escape before completely removing the cap. TIP
Tap water can be used in an emergency. Change to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
 The engine will tend to overheat if the radiator is caked with mud, or if the ATV is overloaded. Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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EBU25964
SPECIFICATIONS
EBU38811TIPThe 4-digit model type code can be confirmed by
checking the model label. (See page 1-1.) Dimensions:Overall length:2042 mm (80.4 in)
Overall width: 1180 mm (46.5 in)
Overall height: 1194 mm (47.0 in)
Wheelbase:
1240 mm (48.8 in)
Ground clearance: 245 mm (9.6 in)Weight:Curb weight:
301.4 kg (664 lb) (YFM450FWB)
308.3 kg (680 lb) (BHT1)
313.5 kg (691 lb) (BHT2)Loading:Maximum load:240.0 kg (530 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)
Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):78.0 dB(A) at 3125 r/min
Uncertainty of measurement: 3.0 dB(A)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
Uncertainty of measurement: 0.0 m/s²
Vibration on handle (EN1032, ISO5008): Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
Uncertainty of measurement:
0.2 m/s² (YFM450FWBD)
0.6 m/s² (YFM450FWB)Carbon dioxide (CO2) level:Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (2016/1628):1015.0 g/kWhEngine:Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system: Liquid cooled
Valve train: SOHC
Number of cylinders:
Single cylinder
Displacement: 421 cm³
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 7-5
Accessories, DC jack ...................................................5-24
Air filter, cleaning ......................................................... 9-33
Axle boots .................................................................... 9-47BBattery .......................................................................... 9-53
Brake fluid, changing ...................................................9-42
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 9-40
Brake lever free play, checking the front ..................... 9-42
Brake lever, front .......................................................... 5-14
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 9-49
Brake light switches ..................................................... 9-48
Brake pads and friction plates, checking ..................... 9-40
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 5-14
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................ 9-50
Brakes .......................................................................... 9-39
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 6-3
Brake/tail light bulb, replacing ..................................... 9-63CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 9-49
Carrier, front ................................................................. 5-20
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 5-20
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 6-7
Cleaning ....................................................................... 10-1
Coolant ................................................................. 6-3, 9-29
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 5-2DDifferential gear lock, indicator (equipped models) ....... 5-4Differential gear oil ......................................................... 6-3
Differential gear oil, changing ...................................... 9-27
Display unit .................................................................... 5-4
Drive select lever .......................................................... 5-15
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 7-2
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating .......................... 9-51
EEmissions Certification label (for Europe) .................... 12-1
Engine break-in .............................................................. 7-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 6-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .................................. 9-19
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 5-9
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 5-3
EPS warning light (equipped models) ............................ 5-3FFinal gear oil ......................................................... 6-3, 9-24
Four-wheel drive indicator light ..................................... 5-4
Four-wheel drive switch (On-Command 4WD) ............ 5-11
Fuel ...................................................................... 5-17, 6-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 5-16
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 9-57HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 5-7
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 9-62
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 9-59
Horn switch .................................................................... 5-9IIdentification numbers ................................................... 1-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 5-1
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Instruments, lights and switches ................................... 6-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 5-9MMain switch .................................................................... 5-1
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 9-3
Maintenance chart, general maintenance and lubrication .................................................................... 9-5
Model label .................................................................... 1-1NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 5-2OOn-Command drive switch “4WD/LOCK” (differential gear lock models) ................................... 5-11
Override switch (differential gear lock models) ............ 5-10
Owner’s Manuals and Tool kit ....................................... 9-2PPanels, removing and installing ................................... 9-10
Park indicator light ......................................................... 5-2
Parking ........................................................................... 7-4
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 7-5
Part locations ................................................................. 4-1RRear brake, adjusting the lever and pedal ................... 9-42
Rear knuckle pivots, lubricating .................................. 9-52
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 5-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 8-1SSafety information .......................................................... 3-1
Seat .............................................................................. 5-18 Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear ............................................................................ 5-20
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 9-36
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 9-17
Specifications .............................................................. 11-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 5-13
Stabilizer bushes, checking .......... ............................... 9-51
Starting the engine ........................................................ 7-1
Start switch .................................................................... 5-9
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 9-52
Storage ........................................................................ 10-2
Storage compartment .................................................. 5-19
TThrottle lever ......................................................... 5-13, 6-4
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................ 9-38
Tires ............................................................................... 6-4
Trailer hitch (equipped models) ................................... 5-23
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 9-65
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 9-66VValve clearance ............................................................ 9-39
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 9-37
V-belt cooling duct check hose ................................... 9-37
Vehicle identification number ........................................ 1-1WWheel hub bearings, checking .................................... 9-51
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 9-64
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 9-63
Winch ........................................................................... 5-22
Winch switch ............................................................... 5-10
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