belt YAMAHA KODIAK 700 2017 Owners Manual

Throttle lever ............................................... 5-4
Tires ............................................................ 5-4
Chassis fasteners ........................................ 5-7
Instruments, lights and switches ................ 5-7
OPERATION ................................................... 6-1 Starting the engine ...................................... 6-1
Operating the drive select lever and driving in reverse ....................................... 6-2
Engine break-in ........................................... 6-4
Parking ........................................................ 6-5
Parking on a slope ...................................... 6-5
Accessories and loading ............................. 6-5
RIDING YOUR ATV ........................................ 7-1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV ................ 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGMENT .............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............... 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV................................ 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-13
RIDING DOWNHILL .................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE................................ 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER .................................................... 7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ............. 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING .......................... 7-21 WHAT TO DO IF... .................................... 7-22
WHAT TO DO... ........................................ 7-22
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 8-1 Owner’s manual and tool kit ....................... 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ........................... 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart.......................................................... 8-5
Removing and installing panels .................. 8-9
Checking the spark plug........................... 8-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 8-20
Final gear oil ............................................. 8-24
Differential gear oil .................................... 8-27
Coolant ..................................................... 8-29
Cleaning the air filter element ................... 8-37
Cleaning the spark arrester ...................... 8-39
V-belt case drain plug............................... 8-41
Adjusting the throttle lever free play ......... 8-41
Valve clearance......................................... 8-42
Brakes....................................................... 8-42
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake friction plates ................................ 8-42
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-44
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-45
Checking the front brake lever free play... 8-45
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EBU17681
DESCRIPTION
EBU17691Left view
EBU17701Right view
1. Radiator cap
2. Battery
3. Fuses
4. Air filter case
5. Spark arrester
6. Rear brake light switch
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Oil filter cartridge
9. Coolant reservoir
5
1
2,3
47
8
6
9
1. Rear shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (YFM70KPXH / YFM70KPHH / YFM70KPSH /
YFM70KPAH)
2. Fuel tank cap
3. Owner’s tool kit
4. Storage compartment
5. Spark plug
6. Front shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (YFM70KPXH / YFM70KPHH / YFM70KPSH /
YFM70KPAH)
7. Brake pedal
8. V-belt case drain plug
5
1
6
23
4
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7The ATV can be used to cross slow moving, shal-
low water of up to a maximum of 35 cm (14 in) in
depth. Before entering the water, choose your
path carefully. Enter where there is no sharp drop
off, and avoid rocks or other obstacles which may
be slippery or upset the ATV. Drive slowly and
carefully.
Test your brakes after leaving the water. If neces-
sary, apply them several times to let friction dry
out the linings. Do not continue to ride your ATV
without verifying that you have regained proper braking ability. WARNING! Wet brakes may have
reduced stopping ability, which could cause
loss of control.
[EWB02622]
After riding your ATV in water, be sure to drain the
trapped water by removing the check hose at the
bottom of the air filter case. Also, remove the drain
plugs from the storage compartment and the V-
belt case to drain any water that may have accu-
mulated.
NOTICE: Undrained water can cause
damage or improper operation.
[ECB00842]
Wash the ATV in fresh water if it has been operat-
ed in salt water or muddy conditions.
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RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN
WARNING
EWB01652Riding improperly over obstacles could cause
loss of control or a collision. Before operating
in a new area, check for obstacles. Never at-
tempt to ride over large obstacles, such as lar-
ge rocks or fallen trees. When you go over
obstacles, always follow proper procedures as
described in the Owner’s Manual. Riding over rough terrain should be done with
caution. Look out for obstacles which could cause
damage to the ATV or could lead to an upset or
1. Air filter case check hose
1. Storage compartment drain plug
1
1
1. V-belt case drain plug
1
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WARNING
EWB02341Do not start the engine when cleaning the
spark arrester, otherwise it could cause injury
to the eyes, burns, carbon monoxide poison-
ing, possibly leading to death, and start a fire.
Always let the exhaust system cool prior to
touching exhaust components. EBU23932V-belt case drain plugAfter riding in water deep enough to allow it to en-
ter the V-belt case, remove the V-belt case drain
plug to drain the water from the case.TIPIf water drains from the V-belt case after removing
the plug, have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV as
the water may affect other engine parts.
EBU29703Adjusting the throttle lever free playThe throttle lever free play should be checked and,
if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
The throttle lever free play should measure 3.0–5.0
mm (0.12–0.20 in) as shown. Periodically check
the throttle lever free play and, if necessary, adjust
it as follows.1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut.1. V-belt case drain plug
1
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Spark plug gap:0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Secondary reduction system:Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
43/21 × 24/18 × 33/9 (10.011)
Transmission type: V-belt automatic
Operation: Left hand operation
Reverse gear:
23/14 × 28/23 (2.000)
Low range: 31/16 (1.938)
High range: 27/25 (1.080)Chassis:Frame type:Steel tube frame
Caster angle: 4.53 °
Trail:
26.0 mm (1.02 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless Size:
AT25 x 8-12
Manufacturer/model: CHENG SHIN/C828 (YFM70KDXH_AUS/NZL,
YFM70KPAH)
MAXXIS/MU19 (YFM70KDXH_EUR/FRA/GBR,
YFM70KPHH, YFM70KPSH, YFM70KPXH)
Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: AT25 x 10-12
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C828 (YFM70KDXH_AUS/NZL,
YFM70KPAH)
MAXXIS/MU20 (YFM70KDXH_EUR/FRA/GBR,
YFM70KPHH, YFM70KPSH, YFM70KPXH)Loading:Maximum loading limit:240.0 kg (530 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:
Front:35.0 kPa (0.350 kgf/cm², 5.0 psi)
Rear:
30.0 kPa (0.300 kgf/cm², 4.4 psi)
Minimum: Front:
32.0 kPa (0.320 kgf/cm², 4.6 psi)
Rear: 27.0 kPa (0.270 kgf/cm², 4.0 psi)
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Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches ................................... 5-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................. 4-10
Low-range indicator light (YFM70KPXH / YFM70KPHH / YFM70KPSH / YFM70KPAH) .............. 4-3MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-1
Multi-function display (YFM70KPXH / YFM70KPHH / YFM70KPSH / YFM70KPAH) ...................................... 4-6NNeutral indicator light .....................................................4-3OOn-Command differential gear lock switch (YFM70KPSH) ............................................................ 4-13
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch (YFM70KPSH) ............................................................ 4-12
Override switch (YFM70KPSH) .................................... 4-11
Owner’s manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PPanels, removing and installing ..................................... 8-9
Park indicator light ......................................................... 4-3
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RRear brake, adjusting the lever, pedal free play ........... 8-45 Rear knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................... 8-52
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-3
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1
SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-21
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear (YFM70KPXH / YFM70KPHH / YFM70KPSH /
YFM70KPAH) ............................................................. 4-24
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-39
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 8-17
Specifications .............................................................. 10-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-17
Stabilizer bushes, checking ......................................... 8-51
Starting the engine ......................................................... 6-1
Start switch .................................................................. 4-10
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-52
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartment .................................................. 4-22TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-63
Throttle lever ........................................................ 4-16, 5-4
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................. 8-41
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Trailer hitch (YFM70KPXH / YFM70KPHH / YFM70KPSH / YFM70KPAH) .................................... 4-25
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-65
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-66VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-42
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-41
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1
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