2005 Yamaha Motorsports Kodiak 450 Auto. 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 34
2005 Yamaha Motorsports Kodiak 450 Auto. 4x4 Manual
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WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Riding too fast while the ATV is in 4WD-LOCK. WHAT CAN HAPPEN All wheels turn at the same speed when the differential is locked, so it takes more effort to turn the ATV. The amount of effort is more the faster you go. You may lose control and have an accident if you cannot make a sharp enough turn for the speed you are traveling. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always ride at a slow speed when the ATV is in 4WD-LOCK, and allow extra time and distance for maneuvers. 1. Differential gear lock switch "LOCK"/"4WD" 2. Lever Differential gear lock switch "LOCK"/ "4WD" To lock the differential gear in 4WD, make sure the On-Command four-wheel-drive switch is set to "4WD", stop the ATV, move the lever to position b, and then set the switch to "LOCK". When the differential gear is locked, the differential gear lock indicator ("DIFF.LOCK") light will come on along with the indicator " " in the speedometer unit display. To release the differential gear lock, stop the ATV and set the switch to "4WD". DIFF. LOCK 4-12