warning light YAMAHA KODIAK 700 2016 Owners Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .............................. 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ................................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION................................................ 3-1Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments............................ 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ................................................... 4-1 Main switch ................................................. 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .............. 4-2
Multi-function display (YFM70KPXG / YFM70KPHG / YFM70KPSG) ................... 4-6
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-9
Drive lever “2WD”/“4WD” (YFM70KDXG / YFM70KDHG / YFM70KPXG /
YFM70KPHG).......................................... 4-15
Throttle lever ............................................. 4-16
Speed limiter ............................................. 4-16
Front brake lever ....................................... 4-17
Brake pedal and rear brake lever .............. 4-17 Drive select lever ...................................... 4-18
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 4-18
Fuel ........................................................... 4-19
Seat .......................................................... 4-20
Storage compartment............................... 4-21
Front carrier .............................................. 4-23
Rear carrier ............................................... 4-23
Adjusting the front and rear shock
absorber assemblies (YFM70KPXG /
YFM70KPHG / YFM70KPSG) ................. 4-23
Trailer hitch (YFM70KPXG / YFM70KPHG / YFM70KPSG) ................. 4-24
Auxiliary DC jack....................................... 4-25
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......................... 5-1 Fuel ............................................................. 5-3
Engine oil .................................................... 5-3
Final gear oil ............................................... 5-3
Differential gear oil ...................................... 5-3
Coolant ....................................................... 5-3
Front and rear brakes ................................. 5-3
Throttle lever ............................................... 5-4
Tires ............................................................ 5-4
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EBU17714Controls and instrumentsYFM70KDXG / YFM70KDHGYFM70KPXG / YFM70KPHG / YFM70KPSG1. Drive select lever
2. Rear brake lever
3. Handlebar switches
4. Drive lever “2WD”/“4WD”
5. Warning and indicator lights
6. Front brake fluid reservoir
7. Front brake lever
8. Throttle lever
9. Auxiliary DC jack
10.Main switch12345678910
1. Drive select lever
2. Rear brake lever
3. Handlebar switches
4. Drive lever “2WD”/“4WD” (YFM70KPXG / YFM70KPHG)
5. Multi-function display
6. Front brake fluid reservoir
7. On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock
switch (YFM70KPSG)
8. Front brake lever
9. Throttle lever
10.Auxiliary DC jack
11.Main switch123456
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EBU26697Indicator lights and warning lightsYFM70KDXG / YFM70KDHGYFM70KPXG / YFM70KPHG / YFM70KPSG1. Fuel level warning light “ ”
2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
3. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”
5. Reverse indicator light “R”
6. Park indicator light “P”
7. Four-wheel-drive indicator light “ ”
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1. On-Command differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF.
LOCK” (YFM70KPSG)
2. Low-range indicator light “L”
3. High-range indicator light “H”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”
5. Reverse indicator light “R”
6. Park indicator light “P”
7. Four-wheel-drive indicator “ ”
8. On-Command differential gear lock indicator “ ” (YFM70KPSG)
9. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
10.Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
11.Electric Power Steering warning light “EPS”
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EBU17992Low-range indicator light “ ” (YFM70KPXG /
YFM70KPHG / YFM70KPSG)
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the low-range position.EBU17982High-range indicator light “ ” (YFM70KPXG /
YFM70KPHG / YFM70KPSG)
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the high-range position.EBU17861Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the neutral position.EBU17831Reverse indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the reverse position.EBU17971Park indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the park position.
EBU34560Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the engine
overheats. When this occurs during operation,
stop the engine as soon as it is safe to do so and
allow it to cool down for about 10 minutes.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). The
warning light should come on for a few seconds,
and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the warning
light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.NOTICEECB02400The engine may overheat if the ATV is over-
loaded. In this case, reduce the load to spec-
ification.
 The engine may also overheat if mud or dirt
has accumulated on the radiator (i.e., after
riding in wet terrain). In this case, have a
Yamaha dealer clean the radiator.
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Start the engine after making sure that the
warning light is out. Continuous use while
the warning light is on may cause damage to
the engine.
EBU29933Fuel level warning light “ ” (YFM70KDXG /
YFM70KDHG)
This warning light comes on when the fuel level
drops below approximately 4.0 L (1.06 US gal,
0.88 Imp.gal). When this occurs, refuel as soon as
possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by setting the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turning the key to “ ” (on). The warning light
should come on for a few seconds, and then go
off.
If the warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the warning
light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.EBU30482Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes when an
electrical circuit monitoring the engine is not work-
ing correctly. When this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the self-diagnosis system.
(YFM70KPXG / YFM70KPHG / YFM70KPSG: See
page 4-8 for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). The
warning light should come on for a few seconds,
and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the warning
light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
EBU30571Electric Power Steering warning light “EPS”
(for EPS model)
This warning light comes on when the key is
turned to “ ” (on), and then goes off once the
engine is started. If the warning light remains on or
comes on after the engine is started, the EPS sys-
tem may not be working correctly. When this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the EPS
system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). If the
warning light does not come on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.
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TIPIf the engine is stopped using the engine stop
switch and the key is in the “ ” (on) position,
the EPS warning light comes on to indicate that
the power assistance for the steering is not
functioning.
 If the steering load is too heavy (i.e., excessive
steering use when the ATV is traveling at a slow
speed), the power assist is reduced to protect
the EPS motor from overheating. EBU34250Four-wheel-drive indicator light “ ”
(YFM70KDXG / YFM70KDHG)
This indicator light comes on when the drive lever
is set to the “4WD” position.TIPDue to the synchronizing mechanism in the differ-
ential gear case, the light may not come on until
the ATV starts moving.
Four-wheel-drive indicator “ ” (YFM70KPXG /
YFM70KPHG / YFM70KPSG)
This indicator comes on when the drive lever or
the On-Command four-wheel-drive switch is set
to the “4WD” position.TIPDue to the synchronizing mechanism in the differ-
ential gear case, the indicator may not come on
until the ATV starts moving. On-Command differential gear lock
indicator “ ” and indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
(YFM70KPSG)
This indicator and indicator light come on when
the On-Command differential gear lock switch is
set to the “LOCK” position.TIPWhen the On-Command differential gear lock
switch is set to “LOCK” or “4WD”, the
indicator “ ” and the indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
will flash until the differential gear is completely
locked or unlocked. If the indicator and the indica-
tor light continue to flash, the differential is not
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Riding before the differential gear is properly en-
gaged or disengaged (e.g., when the indicator
and indicator light are flashing) will cause the
vehicle speed to be limited until the differential
gear is completely engaged or disengaged.
 When the ATV is in four-wheel-drive differential
gear lock, the maximum traveling speed is limit-
ed to 35 km/h (22 mi/h). However, if conditions
require full engine power to be available, push
and hold the override switch to disable the dif-
ferential gear lock speed limiter. (See page 4-10
for a detailed explanation of this switch.)
EBU34130Drive lever “2WD”/“4WD”
(YFM70KDXG / YFM70KDHG /
YFM70KPXG / YFM70KPHG)
WARNING
EWB00164Always stop the ATV before changing from
two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive and vice
versa. The ATV handles differently in two-
wheel drive than in four-wheel drive in some
circumstances. Changing from two-wheel
drive to four-wheel drive or vice versa while
moving may cause the ATV to unexpectedly handle differently. This could distract the oper-
ator and increase the risk of losing control and
of causing an accident.
This vehicle is equipped with a lever to change
from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive and vice
versa. Select the appropriate drive according to
the terrain and the conditions.
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“2WD” (two-wheel drive): Power is supplied to
the rear wheels.
 “4WD” (four-wheel drive): Power is supplied to
the rear and front wheels.
To change from two-wheel drive to four-wheel
drive, stop the vehicle and set the lever to the
“4WD” position. Then, the four-wheel-drive indi-
cator light “ ” (YFM70KDXG / YFM70KDHG) or
the four-wheel-drive indicator “ ”
(YFM70KPXG / YFM70KPHG) comes on.
To change from four-wheel drive to two-wheel
drive, stop the vehicle and set the lever to the
“2WD” position.
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EBU18757FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank.
WARNING
EWB02522Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely
flammable. To avoid fires and explosions and
to reduce the risk of injury when refueling, fol-
low these instructions. 1. Before refueling, turn off the engine and besure that no one is sitting on the vehicle. Nev-
er refuel while smoking, or while in the vicinity of sparks, open flames, or other sources of
ignition such as the pilot lights of water heat-
ers and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel
tank filler hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up, heat from the
engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of
the fuel tank.1. Fuel tank cap
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1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
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OPERATION
EBU19902Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before riding
the ATV. If there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB00632Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become
familiar with all controls in order to help pre-
vent any loss of control, which could cause an
accident or injury. EBU34160Starting the engineNOTICEECB00151See the “Engine break-in” section on page 6-4
prior to operating the engine for the first time. 1. Turn the key to “ ” (on) and the engine stopswitch to “ ”.
The EPS warning light (for equipped models)
should come on and stay on until the engine
is started. The following warning lights should come on
for a few seconds, then go off.

Coolant temperature warning light
 Engine trouble warning light
 Fuel level warning light (for equipped mod-
els)
NOTICEECB00825If a warning light does not go off, see page 4-2
for the corresponding warning light circuit
check. To avoid possible damage, do not oper-
ate the ATV if a warning light stays on. 2. Apply the brake pedal, and then shift the drive
select lever into the neutral or park position.
The corresponding indicator light should
come on. If the indicator light does not come
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.TIPThis model is equipped with an ignition circuit cut-
off system. The engine can be started under the
following conditions:
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7As you approach a curve, slow down and begin to
turn the handlebars in the desired direction. As
you do so, put your weight on the footboard to the
outside of the turn (opposite your desired direc-
tion) and lean your upper body into the turn. Use
the throttle to maintain an even speed through the
turn. This maneuver will let the wheel on the inside
of the turn slip slightly, allowing the ATV to make
the turn properly.
This procedure should be practiced at slow speed
many times in a large unpaved area with no obsta-
cles. If an incorrect technique is used, your ATV may continue to go straight. If the ATV doesn’t
turn, come to a stop and then practice the proce-
dure again. If the riding surface is slippery or
loose, it may help to position more of your weight
over the front wheels by moving forward on the
seat.
Once you have learned this technique, you should
be able to perform it at higher speeds or in tighter
curves.
Improper riding procedures such as abrupt throt-
tle changes, excessive braking, incorrect body
movements, or too much speed for the sharpness
of the turn may cause the ATV to tip. If the ATV be-
gins to tip over to the outside while negotiating a
turn, lean more to the inside. It may also be nec-
essary to gradually let off on the throttle and steer
to the outside of the turn to avoid tipping over.
Remember: Avoid higher speeds until you are
thoroughly familiar with the operation of your ATV.
CLIMBING UPHILL
WARNING
EWB01672Climbing hills improperly can cause overturns
or loss of control. Use proper riding techniques
described in this Owner’s Manual.
1. Lean towards inside of turn.
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