2018 YAMAHA KODIAK 700 Owners Manual

Chassis fasteners........................................ 5-6
Instruments, lights and switches ................ 5-6
OPERATION ................................................... 6-1 Starting the engine ...................................... 6-1
Operating the drive select lever and driving in reverse ....................................... 6-2
Engine break-in ........................................... 6-4
Parking ........................................................ 6-4
Parking on a slope ...................................... 6-5
Accessories and loading ............................. 6-5
RIDING YOUR ATV ........................................ 7-1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV ................ 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGMENT .............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............... 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV................................ 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-13
RIDING DOWNHILL .................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE................................ 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER .................................................... 7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ............. 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING.......................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO IF... ..................................... 7-22
WHAT TO DO... ......................................... 7-22 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ....................... 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart: Emission control system .......................................... 8-3
Periodic maintenance chart: General maintenance and lubrication .................... 8-5
Removing and installing panels .................. 8-9
Checking the spark plug........................... 8-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 8-20
Final gear oil ............................................. 8-24
Differential gear oil .................................... 8-27
Coolant ..................................................... 8-29
Cleaning the air filter element ................... 8-37
Cleaning the spark arrester ...................... 8-39
V-belt case drain plug............................... 8-40
Adjusting the throttle lever free play ......... 8-41
Valve clearance......................................... 8-42
Brakes....................................................... 8-42
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake friction plates ................................ 8-42
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-43
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-44
Checking the front brake lever free play... 8-45
Adjusting the rear brake lever and brake pedal free play ........................................ 8-45
Axle boots................................................. 8-48
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Brake light switches .................................. 8-48
Checking and lubricating the cables......... 8-49
Checking and lubricating the front and rear brake levers ..................................... 8-49
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ....................................................... 8-50
Checking the wheel hub bearings............. 8-51
Checking the stabilizer bushes ................. 8-51
Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots ........... 8-52
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-52
Battery....................................................... 8-53
Replacing a fuse ....................................... 8-57
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-59
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-62
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-63
Removing a wheel ..................................... 8-64
Installing a wheel....................................... 8-64
Troubleshooting ........................................ 8-65
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-66
CLEANING AND STORAGE ........................... 9-1 Cleaning ...................................................... 9-1
Storage........................................................ 9-2 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION....................... 11-1
Identification numbers .............................. 11-1
INDEX .......................................................... 12-1
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1
EBU29681
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
EBU37230Read and understand all of the labels on your ATV. These labels contain important information for safe and
proper operation.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, request a re-
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1For Europe
1
23 4
5
11
9
10
7,8
6
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< 5880 N< 600 kgf< 1322 lbf
< 147 N
< 15 kgf
< 33 lbf
37S-F817S-00
B16-F817R-10< 90 kg
( 198 lbs)
35.0 kPa
0.35 kgf/cm²
5.0 psi 30.0 kPa
0.30 kgf/cm²
4.4 psi
1HP-F816M-M0
YAMAHA
B16-F817R-00< 50 kg
( 110 lbs)
1P0-F816P-20
YA M A H A
12
3
4
5
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1
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPANYFM700FWB
36.0 kW
300 kg
2017
B16-F155A-20
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPANYFM700FWBD
36.0 kW
307 kg
2017
2SM-F155A-20
YAMAHA
1HP-F811R-00
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPANYFM700FWBD
36.0 kW
313 kg
2017
B32-F155A-30
E10B42-F817K-00
6 YFM70KDXJ/YFM70KDHJ
6 YFM70KPXJ
6 YFM70KPAJ/YFM70KPHJ/YFM70KPSJ 78
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1
1P0-F816R-00
YAMAHA
B16-F816N-01
<
4 kg
( 9 lb )
10 11
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1Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text, then make sure to check
the pictograms that apply to your model.
Read the Owner’s manual.
ALWAYS use an approved helmet and
protective gear.
Use from 16 years old.
Operating this ATV if you are under the age
of 16 increases your chance of severe injury
or death. NEVER use on paved roads.
NEVER carry passengers.
NEVER use with drugs or alcohol.
NEVER store fuel or flammable liquids.
Turning the ATV in 4WD-LOCK
(“DIFF.LOCK”) takes more effort.
Operate at a slow speed and allow extra
time and distance for maneuvers to avoid
loss of control.
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