Yamaha KODIAK 450 Owner's Manual - Pre-Operation Checks

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

Before using this machine, check the following points:

ITEM

ROUTINE

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Front brake

• Check operation, lever free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.

• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.

5-2–5-3, 8-38–8-42

Rear brake

• Check operation, lever free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.

• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.

5-2–5-3, 8-38–8-43

Fuel

• Check fuel level. 

• Fill with fuel if necessary.

5-4–5-5

Engine oil

• Check oil level. 

• Fill with oil if necessary.

5-6, 8-12–8-16

Coolant reservoir

• Check coolant level in reservoir.

• Fill with coolant if necessary.

5-7, 8-21–8-26

Final gear oil and 

differential gear oil

• Check for leakage.

5-6, 8-17–8-21

Throttle

• Check for proper throttle cable operation and free play.

5-7, 8-37

Wheels and tires

• Check tire pressure, wear and damage.

5-8–5-11, 8-46–8-47

Fittings and fasteners

• Check all fittings and fasteners.

5-8

Lights and switches

• Check for proper operation.

5-8, 8-44, 8-51–8-54

Axle boots

• Check for damage.

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