2016 YAMAHA KODIAK 700 oil dipstick

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EBU17681
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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
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1. Rear shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (YFM70KPXG / YFM70KPHG / YFM70KPSG)
2. Fuel tank cap
3. Owner’s tool kit
4. Storage compartment
5. Spark plug
6. Front shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (YFM70KPXG / YFM70KPHG / YFM70KPSG)
7. Brake pedal
8. V-belt case drain plug
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EBU27468Engine 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. Place 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, be sure to warm up the engine sufficiently,
and then wait at least 10 minutes until the oil set-
tles for an accurate reading. 3. Remove the access cover by turning it coun- terclockwise. 4. Remove the engine oil dipstick, and then
wipe it off with a clean rag.
1. Access cover
1. Engine oil dipstick
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85. 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.
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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. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the access cover by turning it coun- terclockwise.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the dipstick, and then remove the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the
oil from the crankcase.
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level markUB1660E0.book Page 22 Thursday, February 26, 2015 4:01 PM