Yamaha KODIAK 400 Owner's Manual page 170

Engine overheating
WARNING
Engine overheating
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Removing the radiator cap when the en-
gine and radiator are still hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could be burned by hot fluid and
steam blown out under pressure.
Wait until the Check the coolant level in the
engine has cooled. coolant reservoir and/or radiator.
NOTE:
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If it is difficult to get the recommended coolant, tap water can be temporarily used, provided that
it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
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HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Wait for the engine to cool before re-
moving the radiator cap. Always use a
thick rag over the cap. Allow any re-
maining pressure to escape before
completely removing the cap.
Level is low, check the
cooling system for leakage.
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a
Level is OK.
Yamaha dealer to inspect and/or repair the cooling system.
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Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
Leakage.
and repair the cooling system.
No
Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
leakage.