battery YAMAHA KODIAK 700 2020 Owners Manual

Checking and lubricating the front and rear brake levers ..................................... 9-49
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ....................................................... 9-50
Checking the wheel hub bearings............. 9-50
Checking the stabilizer bushes ................. 9-51
Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots ........... 9-51
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 9-52
Battery....................................................... 9-53
Replacing a fuse ....................................... 9-56
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 9-59
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 9-62
Replacing the brake/tail light bulb ............ 9-63
Removing a wheel ..................................... 9-64
Installing a wheel....................................... 9-64
Troubleshooting ........................................ 9-65
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 9-66
CLEANING AND STORAGE ......................... 10-1 Cleaning .................................................... 10-1
Storage...................................................... 10-2
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 11-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ....................... 12-1 Emissions Certification label (for Europe) ............................................. 12-1 INDEX .......................................................... 13-1
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gerous loss of lights or engine power. Also, the
battery tends to discharge more quickly if elec-
trical accessories are added.
WARNING
EWB00073Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nau-
sea, confusion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless,
tasteless gas which may be present even if you
do not see or smell any engine exhaust. Deadly
levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly
and you can quickly be overcome and unable
to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can linger for hours or days in en-
closed or poorly ventilated areas. If you experi-
ence any symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.

Do not run engine indoors. Even if you try to
ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open
windows and doors, carbon monoxide can
rapidly reach dangerous levels. 
Do not run engine in poorly ventilated or par-
tially enclosed areas such as barns, garages,
or carports.
 Do not run engine outdoors where engine
exhaust can be drawn into a building through
openings such as windows and doors.

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EBU17681
DESCRIPTION
EBU17691Left view
EBU17701Right view
1. Radiator cap
2. Battery
3. Fuses
4. Air filter
5. Spark arrester
6. Rear brake light switch
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Oil filter cartridge
9. Coolant reservoir
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1. Rear shock absorber
2. Fuel tank cap
3. Tool kit
4. Storage compartment
5. Spark plug
6. Front shock absorber
7. Brake pedal
8. V-belt case drain plug
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YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL
EBU17992Low-range indicator light “ ” (YFM700FWBD /
YFM70KPAL)
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the low-range position.EBU17982High-range indicator light “ ”
(YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL)
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.EBU38270Park indicator light “ ” (YFM700FWB) / “ ”
(YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL)
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the park position.
1. Differential gear lo
ck indicator light “ ”
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 “ ”
7. Four-wheel drive icon “ ”
8. Differential gear lock icon “ ”
9. Electric Power Steering warning light “EPS”
10.High beam indicator light “ ”
11.Battery voltage warning light “ ”
12.Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
13.Engine trouble warning light “ ”1
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EBU27982High beam indicator light “ ”
(YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL)
This indicator light comes on when the high beam
of the headlight is switched on.EBU38261Battery voltage warning light “ ”
(YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL)
This warning light comes on if the detected battery
voltage is less than 10 volts, or greater than 18
volts.EBU38290Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the engine
overheats.
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.
NOTICEECB02040The engine may overheat if the vehicle is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the load
to specification.
 After restarting, make sure that the warning
light is out. Continuous use while this warn-
ing light is on may cause damage to the en-
gine. YFM700FWB
If the light comes on during operation, stop the ve-
hicle as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the
engine to cool down for about 10 minutes. (See
page 9-67.)
YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL
The warning light comes on in red when the en-
gine is overheating. If the red light comes on, stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and allow
the engine to idle for about 10 minutes. If the
warning light does not go off, stop the engine and
allow it to cool. (See page 9-67.)
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5Voltage display
This display shows the battery voltage. If the bat-
tery voltage is less than 10 volts, “Lo” is displayed,
and if the voltage is above 18 volts, “Hi” is dis-
played.NOTICEECB03570If the voltage display indicates “Lo” or “Hi”,
there may be trouble with the battery charging
circuit or the battery may be faulty. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the
vehicle.
Coolant temperature displayWhen the coolant is in the normal operating tem-
perature range, the temperature is displayed.
When the coolant temperature rises, the coolant
temperature display will begin to flash. If the cool-
ant temperature continues to rise, the message
“Hi” will flash. TIP
The coolant temperature display can be set to
“°C” or “°F”. To switch the temperature units,
turn the key to “ ” (off), then while holding the
“RESET” button pushed, turn the key to “ ”
(on).
1. Voltage display1
1. Coolant temperature display1
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5YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL
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 “ ”.
EBU18102Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine with the start-
er. See the starting instructions on page 7-1 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
(YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL), 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 9-53.) EBU18171Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
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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TIPWhen using a winch or other electrical accesso-
ries, the power taken from the DC jack must be re-
duced accordingly. A 12-V accessory, such as a work light or radio
with the proper adapter, can be used when the
main switch is turned on. However, to prevent bat-
tery drain, use when the engine is running and the
headlights are turned off.1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the headlights off.
3. Turn the accessory off.
4. Open the auxiliary DC jack cap.
5. Insert the accessory power plug into the jack.
6. Turn the accessory on.TIP When inserting or removing the accessory pow-
er plug, turn the accessory off.
 When the auxiliary DC jack is not being used,
cover it with the cap.
NOTICEECB00122If accessories are used with the engine off or
with the headlights on, the battery may dis-
charge to the point that the engine will not
start.
 Do not use an automotive cigarette lighter or
other accessory with a plug that gets hot.
The DC jack may be damaged.
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EBU19882
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. EBU38301Starting the engineThis model is equipped with an ignition circuit cut-
off system. To enable starting one of the following
conditions must be met:
The drive select lever is in the neutral or park po-
sition.
 The rear brake lever or brake pedal is applied.TIPIt is recommended to shift into neutral or park and
apply the rear brake when starting the engine.
NOTICEECB00151See the “Engine break-in” section on page 7-4
prior to operating the engine for the first time. To start the engine
1. Turn the key to “ ” (on) and the engine stop switch to “ ” (run).
YFM700FWB
The coolant temperature warning light, the
engine trouble warning light, and the fuel level
warning light should come on for a few sec-
onds, then go off.
YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL
The battery voltage warning light, the cool-
ant temperature warning light, and the en-
gine trouble warning light should come on
for a few seconds, then go off.
 The electric power steering warning light
should come on and stay on until the en-
gine is started.
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NOTICEECB00826To avoid possible damage, do not operate the
ATV if a warning light does not work as de-
scribed above. 2. Apply the brake pedal, then shift the drive se-lect 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.
3. Apply the rear brake lever or brake pedal.
4. Release the throttle lever, then push the start switch to crank the engine with the starter.
Release the start switch when the engine has
started.TIPIf the engine fails to start, release the start switch.
Wait a few seconds before the next cranking at-
tempt to allow battery voltage to restore. Do not
crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any
single attempt.
NOTICEECB00164For maximum engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold! EBU36230Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverseNOTICEECB03330Do not shift without coming to a complete stop
and waiting for the engine to return to normal
idle speed. Damage to the engine or drivetrain
may occur. Shifting: Neutral to High-range and High-range
to Low-range1. Bring the ATV to a complete stop.
2. Apply the brake pedal, and then shift by mov- ing the drive select lever along the shift guide.TIPMake sure that the drive select lever is completely
shifted into position.
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