YAMAHA KODIAK 700 2019 Owners Manual

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5. Remove the screws under the storage com-
partment lid, and then pull the panel upward
to remove it.
TIPTo ease removal of panel C, shift the drive select
lever into the reverse position.
To install the panel1. Place the panel in the original position.
1. Bolt
2. Quick fastener
1
1
2
1. Screw
1
1
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82. Install the screws, quick fasteners, bolts, and
hoses.
TIPMake sure that the hoses are properly connected
and routed, and are not pinched. 3. Install panel A.
4. Install the seat.
Panels D and E
To remove a panel1. Remove panels A and C.
2. Remove the bolt, and then pull the panel up- ward to remove it.
1. Panel D
2. Bolt
1. Panel E
2. Bolt
1
2
1
2
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To install a panel
1. Place the panel in the original position, and
then install the bolt.
2. Install panels A and C. Panels F and G
To remove a panel
1. Remove the panel bolts, footboard bolt, and
footboard nut.1. Panel F
2. Footboard nut
3. Footboard bolt
4. Panel bolt
5. Projection
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82. Pull the panel downward while pushing the
projection.
To install a panel
1. Place the panel in the original position.
2. Install the bolts and nut, and then tightenthem to the specified torques.1. Panel G
2. Footboard nut
3. Footboard bolt
4. Panel bolt
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EBU38130Checking the spark plugThe spark plug is an important engine component,
which is easy to check. Since heat and deposits
will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the
spark plug should be removed and checked in ac-
cordance with the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart. In addition, the condition of the spark
plug can reveal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug1. Remove panels A, C, and E. (See page 8-9.)
2. Remove the spark plug cap. 3. Remove the spark plug as shown, with the
spark plug wrench included in the owner’s
tool kit.
Tightening torques:
Panel bolt:4.0 N·m (0.40 kgf·m, 3.0 lb·ft)
Footboard nut: 4.0 N·m (0.40 kgf·m, 3.0 lb·ft)
1. Spark plug cap
1
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8To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode of the spark plug is a medi-
um-to-light tan (the ideal color when the vehi-
cle is ridden normally).
TIPIf the spark plug shows a distinctly different color,
the engine could be operating improperly. Do not
attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
2. Check the spark plug for electrode erosionand excessive carbon or other deposits, and
replace it if necessary.
3. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick- ness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap
to specification.
1. Spark plug wrench
1
Specified spark plug:NGK/CPR7EA-91. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
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To install the spark plug
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface, and then wipe off any
grime from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when installing
the spark plug, a good estimate of the correct
torque is 1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight. However,
the spark plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible. 3. Install the spark plug cap.
4. Install the panels.
EBU2746CEngine oil and oil filter cartridgeThe engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
To check the engine oil level1. Park the ATV on a level surface.
2. Check the engine oil level on a cold engine.TIPIf the engine was started before checking the oil
level, warm up the engine, and then wait at least
10 minutes until the oil settles for an accurate
reading. 3. Remove the access cover by turning it coun- terclockwise.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
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84. Remove the engine oil dipstick, and then
wipe it off with a clean rag. 5. Insert the dipstick completely into the oil filler
hole, and then remove it again to check the oil
level.
TIPThe engine oil should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks. 6. If the engine oil is at or below the minimumlevel mark, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it to the correct level.
NOTICE: Be sure the engine oil is at the
correct level, otherwise engine damage
may result.
[ECB00852]
1. Access cover
1. Engine oil dipstick
1
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
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7. Insert the dipstick completely into the oil filler
hole.
8. Install the access cover by turning it clock- wise.
To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil-
ter cartridge replacement) 1. Park the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min- utes, and then turn it off.
3. Remove the access cover by turning it coun- terclockwise.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
5. Remove the dipstick, and then remove the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the
oil from the crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 6–10 if the oil filter cartridge is not be-
ing replaced. 6. Remove panel F. (See page 8-9.)
7. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filterwrench.1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at a nearby Yamaha
dealer. 8. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O-ring ofthe new oil filter cartridge.
TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated. 9. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil fil-ter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
1. O-ring
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