2004 Yamaha Motorsports Kodiak 450 Auto. 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 81

2004 Yamaha Motorsports Kodiak 450 Auto. 4x4 Manual

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Pre-operation checks Always perform the pre-operation checks listed on page 5-1 before riding for safety and proper care of the ATV. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this ATV with improper tires, or with improper or uneven tire pressure. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Use of improper tires on this ATV, or operation of this ATV with improper or uneven tire pressure, may cause loss of control, increasing your risk of an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always use the size and type tires specified in the Owner's Manual for this vehicle on pages 5-8-5-10. Always maintain proper tire pressure as described in the Owner's Manual on page 5-10. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Failure to inspect the ATV before operating. Failure to properly maintain the ATV. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always inspect your ATV each time you use it to make sure the ATV is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner's Manual. 7-9

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Pre-operation checks
Always perform the pre-operation checks list-
ed on page 5-1 before riding for safety and
proper care of the ATV.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Failure to inspect the ATV before oper-
ating.
Failure to properly maintain the ATV.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always inspect your ATV each time you
use it to make sure the ATV is in safe op-
erating condition.
Always follow the inspection and main-
tenance procedures and schedules de-
scribed in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this ATV with improper tires,
or with improper or uneven tire pres-
sure.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Use of improper tires on this ATV, or op-
eration of this ATV with improper or un-
even tire pressure, may cause loss of
control, increasing your risk of an acci-
dent.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always use the size and type tires spec-
ified in the Owner’s Manual for this vehi-
cle on pages 5-8–5-10.
Always maintain proper tire pressure as
described in the Owner’s Manual on
page 5-10.