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Yamaha Kodiak 450 Service Manual 2003-2006
This manual is comprised of a base manual, plus two additional supplement manuals for
the updates made to the Yamaha Kodiak 450 over the years. Use the links below or
the bookmarks to the left to get to the manual that covers your model.
2003 models base manual
2004 models supplement manual
2005-2006 models supplement manual

.YAMAHA
YFM450FAR
SERVICE MANUAL
LIT -11616-16-01 5ND-F8197-10

YFM450FAR
SERVICE MANUAL
First Edition, March 2002
LlT-11616-16-01

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.
A WARNING
NOTE:
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.

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
MANUAL ORGANIZATION
This manual consists of chapters for the main categories of subjects. (See "Illustrated symbols")
1st title CD: This is the title of the chapter with its symbol in the upper right corner of each page.
2nd title ®: 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 @: 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 @ is provided for removal and disassembly jobs.
2. Numbers @ 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
@. The meanings of the symbol marks are given on the next page.
4. A job instruction chart (j) 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 ® are given in addition
to the exploded diagram and the job instruction chart.
CLUTCH ~
Order Job name/Part name
Removing the clutch
Primary and secondary sheaves
Cover
Clulch housing assembly
Gasket/dowel pin
One-way clutch bearing
No'
Clutch carrier assembly
2
Q'ty Remarks
Remove the parts In the order below.
Refer to "PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
SHEAVES".
112 Refer to "REMOVING/INSTALLING THE
1 CLUTCH".
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1
4 - 51
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.
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are loosened.
2.Slraighten:
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~ Clutch holding tool:
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CHECKING THE CLUTCH
1.Check:
• Clutch houaing Q)
Heal damage/wear/damage -+ Replace.
• One-way clutch bearing ®
Chafinglwear/damage -+ Replace
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clutch housing as a set.
• The one-way clutch bearing ® must be
installed with the arrow mark side facJng up.
Checking steps:
.Install the one-way clutch bearing and clutch
carrier assembly to the clutch housing and
hold the clutch carrier assembly.
.When turning the clutch earrir assembly
clockwise ~, the clutch carrir assembly
should lurn freely.
II not, the one-way clutch assembly is faulty.
Replacer!.
.When turning the clutch earrir assembly
counterclockwise rID, the clutch housing and
clutch carrir assembly should be engaged.
4- 53
If not, the one-way clutch assembly is faulty.
Replace it.

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ILLUSTRATED SYMBOLS
Illustrated symbols CD to @) are printed on the
top right of each page and indicate the subject
of each chapter.
G) General information
® Specifications
@ Periodic checks and adjustments
@ Engine
® Cooling system
® Carburetion
(J) Drive train
® Chassis
® Electrical
@) Troubleshooting
Illustrated symbols ® to (@ are used to identify
the specifications appearing in the text.
® Can be serviced with engine mounted
® Filling fluid
@) Lubricant
@ Special tool
® Torque
@) Wear limit, clearance
@ Engine speed
@)n, V, A
Illustrated symbols (j]) to ~ in the exploded
diagrams indicate the types of lubricants and
lubrication points.
@) Apply engine oil
® Apply gear oil
@ Apply molybdenum disulfide oil
@ Apply wheel bearing grease
@ Apply lithium-soap-based grease
~ Apply molybdenum disulfide grease
Illustrated symbols @ to @ in the exploded
diagrams indicate where to apply a locking
agent @ and when to install a new part @.
@ Apply the locking agent (LOCTITE®)
@ Replace

TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
PERIODIC CHECKS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
CARBURETION
DRIVE TRAIN
CHASSIS
ELECTRICAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................ 1-1
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ................................................. 1-1
MODEL LABEL ...................................................................................... 1-1
FEATURES ................................................................................................... 1-2
LIQUID COOLING ENGINE .................................................................. 1-2
PARK POSITION ................................................................................... 1-2
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ........................................................................ 1-3
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....................................................................... 1-8
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL PROCEDURES ............................... 1-8
REPLACEMENT PARTS ....................................................................... 1-8
GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS ................................................ 1-8
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER PINS ................................. 1-9
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS ................................................................ 1-9
CIRCLIPS .............................................................................................. 1-9
CHECKING OF CONNECTIONS ................................................................ 1-10
SPECIAL TOOLS ........................................................................................ 1-11
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 V-BELT .................................................................... 3-33
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER ................................................ 3-34

CHASSIS .................................................................................................... 3-36
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE ........................................................ 3-36
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ............................................. 3-38
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PAD .............................................. 3-39
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PAD ................................................. 3-39
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSE ......................................................... 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
CHECKING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ..................................... 3-46
CHANGING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL .................................... 3-46
CHECKING THE CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT DUST BOOT ........ 3-47
CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM .............................................. 3-48
ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN ................................................................... 3-48
ADJUSTING THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ................................ 3-50
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER .................................. 3-50
CHECKING THE TIRE ........................................................................ 3-50
CHECKING THE WHEEL .................................................................... 3-53
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLE ................................... 3-53
LUBRICATING THE LEVERS, PEDAL, ETC ...................................... 3-54
ELECTRICAL .............................................................................................. 3-55
CHECKING THE BATTERy ................................................................ 3-55
CHECKING THE FUSE ....................................................................... 3-60
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM ............................................... 3-62
CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULB ................................................. 3-62
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 COVER ..................................................... 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
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