2006 Yamaha Motorsports Kodiak 450 Auto. 4x4 Outdoorsman Edition Owners Manual - Page 36

2006 Yamaha Motorsports Kodiak 450 Auto. 4x4 Outdoorsman Edition Manual

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EBU01159 Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it returns to the idle position as soon as the lever is released. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Malfunction of throttle. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The throttle could be hard to operate, making it difficult to speed up or slow down when you need to. This could cause an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Check the operation of the throttle lever before you start the engine. If it does not work smoothly, check for the cause. Correct the problem before riding the ATV. Consult a Yamaha dealer if you can't find or solve the problem yourself. Speed limiter The speed limiter keeps the throttle from fully opening, even when the throttle lever is pushed to the maximum. Turning in the adjusting screw limits the maximum engine power available and decreases the maximum speed of the ATV. 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting screw a. No more than 12 mm (0.47 in) 4-14

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Before starting the engine, check the throttle
to be sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure
it returns to the idle position as soon as the le-
ver is released.
EBU01159
Speed limiter
The speed limiter keeps the throttle from fully
opening, even when the throttle lever is
pushed to the maximum. Turning in the ad-
justing screw limits the maximum engine pow-
er available and decreases the maximum
speed of the ATV.
1.
Locknut
2.
Adjusting screw
a.
No more than 12 mm (0.47 in)
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Malfunction of throttle.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The throttle could be hard to operate,
making it difficult to speed up or slow
down when you need to. This could
cause an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Check the operation of the throttle lever
before you start the engine. If it does not
work smoothly, check for the cause.
Correct the problem before riding the
ATV. Consult a Yamaha dealer if you
can’t find or solve the problem yourself.