2017 YAMAHA KODIAK 700 steering

8-7
8
14*Steering shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. √√√
15 *Steering system • Check operation and repair or replace if dam-
aged.
• Check toe-in and adjust if necessary. √√√√√
16 *Engine mount • Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√
17 *Axle boots • Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√√√
18 Engine oil • Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √ √√√
19 Engine oil filter car-
tridge • Replace.
√√√
20 Differential gear oil • Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √√
21 Final gear oil • Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √ √√√
22 Cooling system • Check coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary. √√√√√
• Replace coolant. Every 2 years
NO.
ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km (mi) 320
(200) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
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8
EBU25053Lubricating the rear knuckle pivotsThe rear knuckle pivots must be lubricated at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.TIPFor parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun.
EBU25094Lubricating the steering shaftThe steering shaft must be lubricated by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the pe- riodic maintenance and lubrication chart.TIPFor parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun.
Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease
1. Grease nippleRecommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
1
1
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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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EBU26173
WARNING
ALWAYS
:
• use proper riding techniques to avoid
vehicle overturns on hills and rough
terrain and in turns.

seriously affect handling and control.
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
NEVER USE
WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOL
ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER USE
ON PAVED ROADS NEVER CARRY
PASSENGERS
NEVER
operate:


conditions.

another vehicle.

balance and steering and increase risk
of losing control.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER’S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.\
PRINTED IN USA
2016.06-0.3× 1 CR
(E)
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