Yamaha KODIAK YFM4FAV 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, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.

• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.

5-2–5-3,

8-39–8-44

Rear brake

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

• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.

5-2–5-3, 

8-40–8-46

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, 8-12–8-17

Coolant reservoir

• Check coolant level in reservoir.

• Fill with coolant if necessary.

5-8, 8-23–8-27

Final gear oil and 

differential gear oil

• Check for leakage.

5-6–5-7, 

8-18–8-22

Throttle

• Check for proper throttle cable operation and free play.

5-9, 8-38

Wheels and tires

• Check tire pressure, wear and damage.

5-10–5-13,

8-50–8-51

Fittings and fasteners

• Check all fittings and fasteners.

5-9

Lights and switches

• Check for proper operation.

5-9, 8-47, 

8-55–8-60

Axle boots

• Check for damage.

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