engine YAMAHA KODIAK 700 2018 User Guide

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EBU34561Coolant 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.NOTICEECB02401The engine may overheat if the ATV is over-
loaded. Reduce the load to specification.
 The engine may overheat if mud or dirt has
accumulated on the radiator. Gently clean
the radiator. (See page 9-1.)
 Continuous use while the warning light is on
will damage the engine.
EBU29933Fuel level warning light “ ” (YFM70KDXJ /
YFM70KDHJ)
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.EBU27288Engine trouble warning light “ ”
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
vehicle.
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YFM70KDXJ / YFM70KDHJ
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.
YFM70KPXJ / YFM70KPAJ / YFM70KPHJ /
YFM70KPSJ
This warning light comes on or flashes if a problem
is detected in the electrical circuit monitoring the
engine. When this occurs, the display will indicate
an error code (see page 4-8). Have a Yamaha
dealer check the self-diagnosis system.
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.
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. EBU37210Four-wheel drive indicators
Four-wheel drive indicator light “ ”
(YFM70KDXJ / YFM70KDHJ)
This indicator light comes on when the drivetrain
is set to “4WD” (four-wheel drive).
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The multi-function display is equipped with the
following:

speedometer
 odometer
 two tripmeters
 clock
 hour meter
 fuel gauge
 error code display
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s traveling
speed. The speedometer can be set to “mph” or
“km/h”. This also changes the odometer and trip-
meter units between miles and kilometers. To
change the display between “mph” and “km/h”,
turn the key to “ ” (off), then while holding the
“SELECT” button pushed, turn the key to “ ”
(on).
Odometer and tripmeters
The odometer shows the total distance traveled
by the vehicle. The odometer can be used for
maintenance and service intervals. The tripmeters show the distance traveled since
they were last reset. The tripmeters can be used to
record the distance traveled on a single trip, or to
estimate the distance that can be traveled with a
full tank of gas, etc.
Push the “SELECT” button to switch between the
odometer “ODO” and the tripmeters “TRIP A” and
“TRIP B” in the following order:
ODO
→ TRIP A → TRIP B → ODO
To reset a tripmeter, set the display to the tripme-
ter you want to reset, then push the “RESET” but-
ton for three seconds.
TIP The odometer will lock at 99999.
 The tripmeters will reset and continue counting
after 9999.9 is reached. Clock and hour meter
The clock displays time in 12-hour format.
The hour meter shows the total time the engine
has been running.
Push the “CLOCK” button to switch between the
clock “CLOCK” and the hour meter mode
“HOUR” in the following order:
CLOCK → HOUR → CLOCK
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Error code display
This model is equipped with a self-diagnosis de-
vice for various electrical circuits.
If a problem is detected in any of those circuits,
the engine trouble warning light will come on or
flash, and the display will indicate an error code.
If the display indicates an error code, note the
code number and have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
NOTICEECB00812If the multi-function display indicates an error
code, the vehicle should be checked as soon
as possible in order to avoid engine damage. EBU18067Handlebar switchesYFM70KDXJ / YFM70KDHJ
1. Error code display
2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
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2
1. Light switch “ / /OFF”
2. Engine stop switch “ / ”
3. Start switch “ ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
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YFM70KPSJ
YFM70KPXJ / YFM70KPAJ / YFM70KPHJ /
YFM70KPSJ
EBU18081Engine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting the engine.
The engine stop switch controls the ignition and
stops the engine when it is running. Use this
switch to stop the engine in an emergency situa-
tion. The engine will not start or run when this
switch is set to “ ”.
1. Light switch “ / /OFF”
2. Start switch “ ”
3. Engine stop switch “ / ”
4. Override switch “OVERRIDE”
5. Horn switch “ ”
41325
1. On-Command drive switch “2WD/4WD”
2. On-Command drive switch “4WD/LOCK”
3. Drive switch lock lever
2WD
4WD
LOCK4WD
3
3
2
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EBU18102Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine with the start-
er. See the starting instructions on page 6-1 prior
to starting the engine.EBU34123Light switch “ / /OFF”
Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the left and right
headlights (low beams) and the taillight. Set the
switch to “ ” to turn on the left and right head-
lights (high beams), the handlebar-mounted light
(YFM70KPXJ / YFM70KPAJ / YFM70KPHJ /
YFM70KPSJ), and the taillight. Set the switch to
“OFF” to turn off all the lights.NOTICEECB00046Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time. The
battery may discharge to the point that the
starter will not have enough power to crank the
engine. If this should happen, remove the bat-
tery and recharge it. (See page 8-53.) EBU18171Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
EBU18192Override switch “OVERRIDE” (YFM70KPXJ /
YFM70KPAJ / YFM70KPHJ / YFM70KPSJ)
Top speed is normally limited when operating in
differential gear lock. If conditions require more
engine power when riding forward, push and hold
this switch to override the differential gear lock
speed limiting function. (See page 4-12.) Releas-
ing the switch restores the speed limiting function.
While the override switch is pushed, the segments
of the speedometer digits will appear as shown in
the figure.
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When the icon and indicator light are flashing,
turning the handlebar back and forth will help
the differential gear lock to engage or disen-
gage.
 Riding before the differential gear is properly en-
gaged or disengaged (e.g., when the icon 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
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WARNING
EWB00141Always ride at a slow speed when the ATV is in
differential gear lock, and allow extra time and
distance for maneuvers.
All wheels turn at the same speed when the dif-
ferential gear is locked, so it takes more effort
to turn the ATV. The effort needed to turn in-
creases with the riding speed. You may lose control and have an accident if you cannot
make a sharp enough turn for the speed you
are traveling.
EBU37201Drive lever “2WD/4
WD” (YFM70KDXJ /
YFM70KDHJ)Stop the vehicle and move the lever to change
from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive or vice
versa. Select the appropriate drive according to
the terrain and riding conditions.1. Drive lever “2WD / 4WD”
2. “2WD” position
3. “4WD” position
2WD
4WD
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“2WD” (two-wheel drive): Power is supplied to
the rear wheels only, giving a smooth ride and
fuel economy.
 “4WD” (four-wheel drive): Power is supplied to
the front and rear wheels, giving increased trac-
tion.
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.
EBU18284Throttle leverPush the throttle lever to increase engine speed
and the speed of the ATV. Because the throttle is
spring-loaded, the ATV will decelerate and the en-
gine will return to an idle any time the throttle lever
is released.TIPBefore 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. 1. Throttle lever
2WD
4WD
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EBU18325Speed limiterThe speed limiter keeps the throttle from fully
opening, even when the throttle lever is pushed to
the maximum.
Adjusting the speed limiter1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the maximum engine poweravailable and the maximum speed of the ATV,
turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To
decrease the maximum engine power avail-
able and the maximum speed of the ATV, turn the adjusting screw in direction (b). Do not
turn the adjusting screw out more than 12
mm (0.47 in) or the throttle cable could be
damaged. Always make sure the throttle lever
free play is adjusted to 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–
0.20 in). (See page 8-41.) WARNING! Im-
proper adjustment of the speed limiter and
throttle could cause throttle cable damage
or improper throttle operation. You could
lose control, resulting in an accident.
[EWB00242]
3. Tighten the locknut.EBU18393Front brake lever
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting screw
3. No more than 12 mm (0.47 in)
2
1
3
(b)
(a)
1. Front brake lever
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EBU18722Fuel tank cap
Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.EBU18758FuelMake 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. Drive select lever
1. Fuel tank cap
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