Yamaha KODIAK ULTRAMATIC YFM400FWAN 2000, Owner'S Manual

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Rear shock absorber
adjustment .................................. 4-20
Auxiliary DC jack.......................... 4-21
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
Front and rear brakes .................... 5-2
Fuel.................................................. 5-4
Engine oil........................................ 5-6
Final gear oil................................... 5-7
Differential gear oil ........................ 5-7
Throttle lever .................................. 5-7
Fittings and Fasteners ................... 5-8
Lights............................................... 5-8
Switches ......................................... 5-8
Tires................................................. 5-8
How to measure tire
pressure....................................... 5-10
Tire wear limit .............................. 5-11
OPERATION ..................................... 6-1
Starting a cold engine ................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine ................ 6-3
Warming up ................................... 6-3
Drive select lever operation
and reverse driving ......................6-4
Engine break-in ..............................6-7
Parking ............................................6-8
Parking on a slope .........................6-9
Accessories and loading .............6-10
RIDING YOUR ATV ..........................7-1
Getting to know your ATV ............7-3
Ride with care and good
judgement .....................................7-4
Be careful where you ride ...........7-16
Turning your ATV ........................7-22
Climbing uphill .............................7-24
Riding downhill ............................7-30
Crossing a slope...........................7-32
Crossing through shallow
water ............................................7-34
Riding over rough terrain............7-37
Sliding and skidding ....................7-38
What to do if .................................7-40
What to do ....................................7-40
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