Operation; Starting The Engine - Yamaha Kodiak 450 Owner's Manual

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Read the Owner's Manual carefully before riding
the ATV. If there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
Read the Owner's Manual carefully to become
familiar with all controls in order to help pre-
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vent any loss of control, which could cause an
accident or injury.
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Starting the engine

This model is equipped with an ignition circuit cut-
off system. To enable starting one of the following
conditions must be met:
 The drive select lever is in the neutral or park po-
sition.
 The rear brake lever or brake pedal is applied.
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It is recommended to shift into neutral or park and
apply the rear brake when starting the engine.

OPERATION

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NOTICE
See the "Engine break-in" section on page 6-4
prior to operating the engine for the first time.
To start the engine
1. Turn the key to "
switch to "
 The coolant temperature warning light and
the engine trouble warning light should
come on for a few seconds, then go off.
 For EPS-equipped models, the electric
power steering warning light should come
on and stay on until the engine is started.
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NOTICE
To avoid possible damage, do not operate the
ATV if a warning light does not work as de-
scribed above.
2. Apply the brake pedal, then shift the drive se-
lect lever into the neutral or park position. The
corresponding indicator light should come
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" (on) and the engine stop
" (run).