Yamaha KODIAK 450 Owner's Manual - page 154

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Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfac-

es or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled

fluid immediately.

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Have a Yamaha dealer check the cause if

the brake fluid level goes down. 

EBU11860

Brake fluid replacement 

Complete fluid replacement should be done

only by trained Yamaha service personnel.

Have a Yamaha dealer replace the following

components during periodic maintenance or

when they are damaged or leaking.

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Replace the oil seals every two years. 

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Replace the brake hoses every four years. 

EBU11870

Front brake lever free play

The front brake lever should have a free play

of zero mm (zero in) at the lever end. If not,

have a Yamaha dealer check the brake sys-

tem.

a. Front brake lever free play

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