2018 YAMAHA KODIAK 700 parking brake

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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TIPWhen in reverse, the reverse indicator light
should come on. If the indicator light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.
 Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the en-
gine, the indicator light may not come on until
the ATV starts moving. 4. Check behind for people or obstacles, and
then release the brake pedal.
5. Open the throttle lever gradually and continue to watch to the rear while backing.EBU20684Engine break-inThere is never a more important period in the life
of your engine than the first 320 km (200 mi) or 20
hours of operation. For this reason, you should fol-
low the engine break-in instructions carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not put an ex-
cessive load on it for the first 320 km (200 mi) or
20 hours. During this period the various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves to the cor-
rect operating clearances. Avoid prolonged full-
throttle operation or any condition that might re-
sult in engine overheating. 0–160 km (0–100 mi) or 0–10 hours
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2 throttle.
Vary the speed of the ATV regularly. Do not oper-
ate it at one set throttle position.
160–320 km (100–200 mi) or 10–20 hours
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4 throttle. Rev
the engine freely, but do not use full throttle at any
time.
320 km (200 mi) or 20 hours and beyond
The ATV can now be operated normally.
NOTICEECB00221If any engine trouble should occur during the
engine break-in period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the ATV. EBU27322ParkingWhen parking the ATV, stop the engine, and shift
the drive select lever into the park position.
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EBU29901Parking on a slope
WARNING
EWB00861Avoid parking on hills or other inclines. Parking
on a hill or other incline could cause the ATV to
roll out of control, increasing the chance of an
accident. If you must park on an incline, place
the ATV transversely across the incline, stop
the engine, shift the drive select lever to the
park position, and then block the front and rear
wheels with rocks or other objects.
Do not park the ATV at all on hills that are so
steep you could not walk up them easily. 1. Bring the ATV to a stop by applying thebrakes.
2. Stop the engine.
3. With the brake pedal applied, shift the drive select lever to the park position.
EBU20911Accessories and loadingEBU20922Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your ATV is an impor-
tant decision. Genuine Yamaha Accessories,
which are available only from a Yamaha dealer,
have been designed, tested, and approved by
Yamaha for use on your ATV. Many companies with no connection to Yamaha manufacture parts
and accessories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a position to test the products that these aftermarket compa-
nies produce. Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of accessories not
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High-range indicator light (YFM70KPXJ / YFM70KPAJ / YFM70KPHJ / YFM70KPSJ) ................ 4-2
Horn switch .................................................................. 4-10IIdentification numbers ................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 4-1
Instruments, lights and switches ................................... 5-6LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................. 4-10
Low-range indicator light (YFM70KPXJ / YFM70KPAJ / YFM70KPHJ / YFM70KPSJ) ................ 4-2MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................ 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-3
Model label .................................................................. 11-1
Multi-function display (YFM70KPXJ / YFM70KPAJ / YFM70KPHJ / YFM70KPSJ) ....................................... 4-5NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOn-Command drive switch “4WD/LOCK” (YFM70KPXJ / YFM70KPAJ / YFM70KPHJ /
YFM70KPSJ) ............................................................. 4-12
Override switch (YFM70KPXJ / YFM70KPAJ / YFM70KPHJ / YFM70KPSJ) ..................................... 4-10
Owner’s manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PPanels, removing and installing ..................................... 8-9
Park indicator light ......................................................... 4-2 Parking ........................................................................... 6-4
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
RRear brake, adjusting the lever, pedal free play .......... 8-45
Rear knuckle pivots, lubricating .................................. 8-52
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-19
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear (YFM70KPXJ / YFM70KPAJ / YFM70KPHJ /
YFM70KPSJ) ............................................................. 4-22
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-39
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 8-17
Specifications .............................................................. 10-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-15
Stabilizer bushes, checking .......... ............................... 8-51
Starting the engine ........................................................ 6-1
Start switch .................................................................. 4-10
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-52
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartment .................................................. 4-20TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .................................... 8-63
Throttle lever ......................................................... 4-14, 5-4
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................ 8-41
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Trailer hitch (YFM70KPXJ / YFM70KPAJ / YFM70KPHJ / YFM70KPSJ) ..................................... 4-23
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-65
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