Yamaha KODIAK 450 Owner's Manual - Warning

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Pre-operation checks 

Always perform the pre-operation checks list-

ed on page 5-1 before riding for safety and

proper care of the ATV. 

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD 

Failure to inspect the ATV before oper-

ating. 

Failure to properly maintain the ATV. 

WHAT CAN HAPPEN 

Increases the possibility of an accident

or equipment damage. 

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD 

Always inspect your ATV each time you

use it to make sure the ATV is in safe op-

erating condition. 

Always follow the inspection and main-

tenance procedures and schedules de-

scribed in the Owner’s Manual.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD 

Operating this ATV with improper tires,

or with improper or uneven tire pres-

sure. 

WHAT CAN HAPPEN 

Use of improper tires on this ATV, or op-

eration of this ATV with improper or un-

even tire pressure, may cause loss of

control, increasing your risk of an acci-

dent. 

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD 

Always use the size and type tires spec-

ified in the Owner’s Manual for this vehi-

cle on pages 5-8–5-10. 

Always maintain proper tire pressure as

described in the Owner’s Manual on

page 5-10.

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