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2003-2011 Yamaha Kodiak 400 4WD (YFM400FAR) ATV OEM Service & Repair Manual
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LIT-11616-16-02 5TE-F8197-10
YFM400FAR
SERVICE MANUAL

YFM400FAR
SERVICE MANUAL
©2002 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
First Edition, April 2002
All rights reserved. Any reproduction or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
LIT-11616-16-02

EB001000
NOTICE
This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company primarily for use by Yamaha dealers
and their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one
manual, so it is assumed that anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on
Yamaha machine has a basic understanding of the mechanical ideas and the procedures of
machine repair. Repairs attempted by anyone without this knowledge are likely to render the
machine unsafe and unfit for use.
Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. is continually striving to improve all its models. Modifications and
significant changes in specifications or procedures will be forwarded to all authorized Yamaha
dealers and will appear in future editions of this manual where applicable.
NOTE:
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death
to the machine operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the
machine.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the machine.
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
CAUTION:
NOTE:

EB002000
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
MANUAL ORGANIZATION
This manual consists of chapters for the main categories of subjects. (See “Illustrated symbols”)
1st title 1: This is the title of the chapter with its symbol in the upper right corner of each page.
2nd title 2: This title indicates the section of the chapter and only appears on the first page of each
section. It is located in the upper left corner of the page.
3rd title 3: This title indicates a sub-section that is followed by step-by-step procedures
accompanied by corresponding illustrations.
EXPLODED DIAGRAMS
To help identify parts and clarify procedure steps, there are exploded diagrams at the start of each
removal and disassembly section.
1. An easy-to-see exploded diagram 4 is provided for removal and disassembly jobs.
2. Numbers 5 are given in the order of the jobs in the exploded diagram. A number that is enclosed
by a circle indicates a disassembly step.
3. An explanation of jobs and notes is presented in an easy-to-read way by the use of symbol marks
6. The meanings of the symbol marks are given on the next page.
4. A job instruction chart 7 accompanies the exploded diagram, providing the order of jobs, names
of parts, notes in jobs, etc.
5. For jobs requiring more information, the step-by-step format supplements 8 are given in addition
to the exploded diagram and the job instruction chart.

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ILLUSTRATED SYMBOLS
Illustrated symbols 1 to 0 are printed on the
top right of each page and indicate the subject
of each chapter.
1 General information
2 Specifications
3 Periodic checks and adjustments
4 Engine
5 Cooling system
6 Carburetion
7 Drive train
8 Chassis
9 Electrical
0 Troubleshooting
Illustrated symbols A to H are used to identify
the specifications appearing in the text.
A Can be serviced with engine mounted
B Filling fluid
C Lubricant
D Special tool
E Torque
F Wear limit, clearance
G Engine speed
H Ω, V, A
Illustrated symbols I to N in the exploded
diagrams indicate the types of lubricants and
lubrication points.
I Apply engine oil
J Apply gear oil
K Apply molybdenum disulfide oil
L Apply wheel bearing grease
M Apply lithium-soap-based grease
N Apply molybdenum disulfide grease
Illustrated symbols O to P in the exploded
diagrams indicate where to apply a locking
agent O and when to install a new part P.
O Apply the locking agent (LOCTITE
®
)
P Replace
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 0
A B
C D
E F
G H
I J K
L M N
O P
GEN
INFO
SPEC
CHK
ADJ
ENG
COOL CARB
DRIV CHAS
– +
ELEC
TRBL
SHTG
T
R
.
.
E G M
B LS M
LT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
GEN
INFO
1
SPECIFICATIONS
SPEC
2
PERIODIC CHECKS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
CHK
ADJ
3
ENGINE
ENG
4
COOLING SYSTEM
COOL
5
CARBURETION
CARB
6
DRIVE TRAIN
DRIV
7
CHASSIS
CHAS
8
ELECTRICAL
ELEC
9
TROUBLESHOOTING
TRBL
SHTG
10
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................ 1-1
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ................................................. 1-1
MODEL LABEL ...................................................................................... 1-1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....................................................................... 1-2
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL PROCEDURES ............................... 1-2
REPLACEMENT PARTS ....................................................................... 1-2
GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS ................................................ 1-2
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER PINS ................................. 1-3
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS ................................................................ 1-3
CIRCLIPS .............................................................................................. 1-3
CHECKING OF CONNECTIONS .................................................................. 1-4
SPECIAL TOOLS .......................................................................................... 1-5
CHAPTER 2.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 2-1
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 2-4
ENGINE ................................................................................................. 2-4
CHASSIS ............................................................................................. 2-14
ELECTRICAL ...................................................................................... 2-18
HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION TABLE ............................................... 2-20
GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 2-20
LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES .................................. 2-21
ENGINE ............................................................................................... 2-21
COOLANT FLOW DIAGRAMS ................................................................... 2-22
OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS .............................................................................. 2-24
CABLE ROUTING ....................................................................................... 2-27

CHAPTER 3.
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 3-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION ................................................ 3-1
SEAT, CARRIERS, FENDERS AND FUEL TANK ....................................... 3-3
SEAT AND SIDE PANELS .................................................................... 3-3
FRONT CARRIER, FRONT BUMPER AND FRONT FENDER ............. 3-4
REAR CARRIER AND REAR FENDER ................................................ 3-6
FUEL TANK ........................................................................................... 3-8
FOOTREST BOARDS .................................................................................. 3-9
ENGINE ....................................................................................................... 3-10
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE ............................................ 3-10
ADJUSTING THE IDLING SPEED ...................................................... 3-13
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE LEVER FREE PLAY .......................... 3-14
ADJUSTING THE SPEED LIMITER .................................................... 3-16
ADJUSTING THE STARTER CABLE ................................................. 3-17
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG ......................................................... 3-19
CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING ................................................... 3-20
MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRESSURE .............................. 3-21
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................ 3-23
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL ........................................................... 3-24
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER .............................................................. 3-26
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL ................................................... 3-29
CHANGING THE COOLANT ............................................................... 3-30
CHECKING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ..... 3-33
CHECKING THE V-BELT .................................................................... 3-33
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER ................................................ 3-34
CHASSIS .................................................................................................... 3-36
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE ........................................................ 3-36
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ............................... 3-38
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ............................................ 3-39
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE SHOES ............................................ 3-39
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES ....................................................... 3-40
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM ............................... 3-41
ADJUSTING THE SELECT LEVER CONTROL CABLE AND
SHIFT ROD ..................................................................................... 3-42
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ............................. 3-43
CHECKING THE FINAL GEAR OIL LEVEL ........................................ 3-44
CHANGING THE FINAL GEAR OIL .................................................... 3-45
CHANGING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL .................................... 3-46

CHECKING THE CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT DUST BOOTS ...... 3-46
CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM .............................................. 3-47
ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN ................................................................... 3-47
ADJUSTING THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ............................. 3-49
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER .................................. 3-49
CHECKING THE TIRES ...................................................................... 3-49
CHECKING THE WHEELS ................................................................. 3-52
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLES ................................ 3-52
LUBRICATING THE LEVERS, PEDAL, ETC. ..................................... 3-53
ELECTRICAL .............................................................................................. 3-54
CHECKING THE BATTERY ................................................................ 3-54
CHECKING THE FUSES .................................................................... 3-59
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS ............................................. 3-61
CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULB ................................................. 3-61
CHAPTER 4.
ENGINE
ENGINE REMOVAL ...................................................................................... 4-1
AIR DUCTS, MUFFLER AND EXHAUST PIPE .................................... 4-1
SELECT LEVER UNIT AND COOLANT RESERVOIR ......................... 4-3
HOSES AND LEADS ............................................................................. 4-4
ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS ............................................................... 4-5
INSTALLING THE ENGINE ................................................................... 4-7
CYLINDER HEAD ......................................................................................... 4-8
REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD ................................................... 4-10
CHECKING THE TAPPET COVERS .................................................. 4-11
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER .................................. 4-11
CHECKING THE CAMSHAFT SPROCKET ........................................ 4-11
CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEAD ................................................... 4-12
INSTALLING THE CYLINDER HEAD ................................................. 4-13
CAMSHAFT, ROCKER ARMS AND VALVES ........................................... 4-16
REMOVING THE CAMSHAFT AND ROCKER ARMS ........................ 4-18
REMOVING THE VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS ........................... 4-18
CHECKING THE CAMSHAFT ............................................................. 4-19
CHECKING THE ROCKER ARMS AND CAMSHAFT ........................ 4-19
CHECKING THE VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS ............................ 4-21
INSTALLING THE VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS .......................... 4-25
INSTALLING THE CAMSHAFT AND ROCKER ARMS ...................... 4-26

CYLINDER AND PISTON ........................................................................... 4-27
REMOVING THE PISTON .................................................................. 4-28
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE ........................................... 4-28
CHECKING THE CYLINDER AND PISTON ....................................... 4-28
CHECKING THE PISTON RINGS ....................................................... 4-30
CHECKING THE PISTON PIN ............................................................ 4-31
INSTALLING THE PISTON ................................................................. 4-32
INSTALLING THE CYLINDER ............................................................ 4-33
RECOIL STARTER AND A.C. MAGNETO ................................................ 4-34
REMOVING THE A.C. MAGNETO ...................................................... 4-37
DISASSEMBLING THE RECOIL STARTER ....................................... 4-37
CHECKING THE A.C. MAGNETO ...................................................... 4-37
CHECKING THE STARTER CLUTCH ................................................ 4-38
CHECKING THE STARTER PULLEY ................................................. 4-39
CHECKING THE RECOIL STARTER ................................................. 4-39
ASSEMBLING THE RECOIL STARTER ............................................. 4-39
INSTALLING THE A.C. MAGNETO .................................................... 4-40
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SHEAVES ................................................. 4-42
PRIMARY SLIDING SHEAVE ............................................................. 4-44
SECONDARY SHEAVE ...................................................................... 4-45
REMOVING THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SHEAVES ............. 4-46
DISASSEMBLING THE SECONDARY SHEAVE ................................ 4-46
CHECKING THE PRIMARY SHEAVE ................................................ 4-47
CHECKING THE SECONDARY SHEAVE .......................................... 4-47
ASSEMBLING THE PRIMARY SHEAVE ............................................ 4-48
ASSEMBLING THE SECONDARY SHEAVE ...................................... 4-48
INSTALLING THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SHEAVES ............ 4-50
CLUTCH ...................................................................................................... 4-51
REMOVING THE CLUTCH ................................................................. 4-53
CHECKING THE CLUTCH .................................................................. 4-53
INSTALLING THE CLUTCH ................................................................ 4-54
CRANKCASE .............................................................................................. 4-56
STARTER MOTOR, TIMING CHAIN AND OIL FILTER ...................... 4-56
CRANKCASE ...................................................................................... 4-58
CRANKCASE BEARINGS ................................................................... 4-59
REMOVING THE OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR ....................................... 4-60
SEPARATING THE CRANKCASE ...................................................... 4-60
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN AND GUIDE ................................... 4-61
CHECKING THE OIL STRAINER AND OIL DELIVERY PIPE ............ 4-61
CHECKING THE CRANKCASE .......................................................... 4-62
CHECKING THE BEARINGS .............................................................. 4-62
ASSEMBLING THE CRANKCASE ...................................................... 4-62
INSTALLING THE SHIFT LEVER ....................................................... 4-63
INSTALLING THE OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR ...................................... 4-64
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The 2003-2011 Yamaha Kodiak 400 4WD (YFM400FAR) ATV Service & Repair Manual offers comprehensive insights for maintaining and repairing your ATV. Tailored specifically for the Yamaha Kodiak 400 4WD model, it covers essential topics from routine maintenance to complete overhauls of the engine, drive system, electrical system, and chassis. Detailed diagrams and step-by-step instructions simplify complex procedures, ensuring adherence to factory specifications. This manual is essential for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts, providing crucial guidance for smooth and efficient operation of the Yamaha Kodiak 400 4WD.
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