2017 YAMAHA KODIAK 700 battery

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82. Connect the positive battery lead first, then
connect the negative battery lead by installing
their bolt. NOTICE: When installing the bat-
tery, the main switch must be off, and the
positive lead must be connected before
the negative lead.
[ECB01111]
3. Install the battery holding plate by installing the nuts.
4. Install the front carrier by installing the bolts and tightening them to the specified torques. 5. Install the panel.1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
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Tightening torques:
Carrier bolt (upper):34 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 25 lb·ft)
Carrier bolt (lower): 34 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 25 lb·ft)
Carrier bolt (under the fenders): 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.1 lb·ft)
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EBU27695Troubleshooting chartsStarting problems or poor engine performance
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.There is no fuel.
Check the battery.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Operate the electric starter.4. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gap, or replace the spark plug. Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
DryWet
Operate the electric starter.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
The engine does not start.
Check the ignition.
Operate the electric starter.2. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The battery is good.Check the battery lead connections,
and have a Yamaha dealer charge
the battery if necessary.
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96. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to
prevent moisture from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less than 0 °C (30
°F) or more than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more infor-
mation on storing the battery, see page 8-53.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before storing the
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Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel (YFM70KPSH)
Panel wheel (YFM70KDXH, YFM70KPAH, YFM70KPHH,
YFM70KPXH)
Rim size: 12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel (YFM70KPSH)
Panel wheel (YFM70KDXH, YFM70KPAH, YFM70KPHH,
YFM70KPXH)
Rim size: 12 x 7.5ATFront brake:Type:Disc brake
Operation: Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:Wet multiple disc brake
Operation:
Left hand and right foot operationFront suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper Wheel travel:
193 mm (7.6 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 232 mm (9.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 18.0 AhHeadlight(s):Bulb type:Krypton bulbHandlebar-mounted light:Bulb type:
Halogen bulb (YFM70KPAH, YFM70KPHH,
YFM70KPSH, YFM70KPXH)Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W × 2
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-5
Accessories, auxiliary jack ........................................... 4-26
Air filter element, cleaning ........................................... 8-37
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-48BBattery ......................................................................... 8-53
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-45
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-44
Brake lever free play, checking the front ..................... 8-45
Brake lever, front ......................................................... 4-18
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-49
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-48
Brake pads and friction plates, checking .................... 8-42
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 4-18
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-50
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-42
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................ 8-49
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-23
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-23
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................5-3, 8-29
Coolant temperature warning light ................................ 4-3DDifferential gear lock indicator (YFM70KPSH) ............... 4-6
Differential gear oil ................................................5-3, 8-27Drive lever (YFM70KDXH / YFM70KPXH /
YFM70KPHH / YFM70KPAH) .................................... 4-15
Drive select lever ......................................................... 4-19
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-2
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .................................. 8-20
Engine stop switch ...................................................... 4-10
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-4
EPS warning light (for EPS model) ................................ 4-5FFinal gear oil ......................................................... 5-3, 8-24
Four-wheel-drive indicator light (YFM70KDXH) ............. 4-5
Four-wheel-drive indicator (YFM70KPXH / YFM70KPHH / YFM70KPSH / YFM70KPAH) ............. 4-5
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-19, 5-3
Fuel level warning light (YFM70KDXH) .......................... 4-4
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-19
Fuses, replacing .......................................................... 8-57HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-9
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-62
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-59
High-range indicator light (YFM70KPXH / YFM70KPHH / YFM70KPSH / YFM70KPAH) ............. 4-3
Horn switch .................................................................. 4-10IIdentification numbers ................................................. 11-1
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