2019 YAMAHA KODIAK 700 brake pads

Instruments, lights and switches ................ 5-7
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 ............... 8-19
Final gear oil ............................................. 8-24
Differential gear oil .................................... 8-26
Coolant ..................................................... 8-28
Cleaning the air filter element ................... 8-36
Cleaning the spark arrester ...................... 8-39
V-belt case drain plug............................... 8-40
Adjusting the throttle lever free play ......... 8-41
Valve clearance......................................... 8-41
Brakes....................................................... 8-41
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... 8-44
Adjusting the rear brake lever and brake pedal free play ........................................ 8-44
Axle boots................................................. 8-47
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Front brake• Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hy-
draulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.
• Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add specified brake fluid to specified level if necessary.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-3, 8-42, 8-43, 8-44
Rear brake • Check operation, and correct if necessary.
• Lubricate cables if necessary.
• Check lever and pedal free play, and adjust if necessary. 5-3, 8-42, 8-44
Throttle lever • Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever
housing if necessary.
• Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary. 5-4, 8-41
Control cables • Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-48
Wheels and tires • Check wheel condition, and replace if damaged.
• Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure. Correct if necessary. 5-4
Brake pedal • Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate pedal pivoting point
if necessary. 8-50
Brake levers • Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points
if necessary. 8-49
Axle boots • Check for cracks or damage, and replace if necessary. 8-47
Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-7
Instruments, lights and
switches • Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-7
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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Brake fluid leakage (front brake)
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the
hose, joint or brake fluid reservoir of the front
brake. Apply the brake firmly for one minute. If the
lever moves slowly inward, there may be a leak in
the brake system. If there is any leakage, the brake
system should be checked by a Yamaha dealer.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to
make sure they are working properly. If the brakes
do not provide proper braking performance,
check the brake pads and friction plates for wear.
(See page 8-42.)
EBU19762Throttle leverCheck the operation of the throttle lever. It must
open smoothly and spring back to the idle position
when released. Have a Yamaha dealer correct if
necessary.EBU38062TiresCheck and adjust the tire pressure before each
ride. Check tires for wear and damage. Tire pressure
A low-pressure tire gauge is included as standard
equipment. Make two measurements of the tire
pressure and use the second reading. Dust or dirt
in the gauge could cause the first reading to be in-
correct.
Tire pressure must be checked and set when the
tires are cold. The tire pressure should be the
same on both sides, and must be adjusted ac-
cording to vehicle loading conditions. Set the tire
pressure as specified below.
WARNING! Opera-
tion of this vehicle with improper tire pressure
may cause severe injury or death from loss of
1. Low-pressure tire gauge
2. Tire air valve
2
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EBU36892Periodic maintenance chart: General maintenance and lubricationTIPFor ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals in-
stead.
 For odometer or hour meter-equipped vehicles, follow the month maintenance interval if the ATV isn’t
ridden for the stated distance or engine operating hours.
 Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools,
data and technical skills. NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km (mi) 240
(150) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
1 Air filter element • Clean and replace if necessary. Every 20–40 hours (more often in wet or
dusty areas)
2 *Front brake • Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and
correct if necessary. √√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
3 *Rear brake • Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Check brake lever and pedal free play, and adjust
if necessary. √√√√√
• Check brake friction plate wear and replace if necessary. √ √√√
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EBU28414Checking the front brake pads and rear
brake friction platesThe front brake pads and the rear brake friction
plates must be checked for wear at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.TIPThis ATV is equipped with a wet, multiple-disc
type rear brake, which is located inside of the final
gear case. EBUM0191Front brake pads
Each brake pad is provided with a wear indicator
groove, which allows you to check the brake pad
wear without having to disassemble the brake. To
check the brake pad wear, check the wear indica-
tor groove. If a brake pad has worn to the point
that the wear indicator groove has almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.
TIPThe wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See page 8-64.) EBU30321Rear brake friction plates
The rear brake friction plates must be checked
and, if necessary, replaced by a Yamaha dealer at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.1. Wear indicator groove
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EBU29844Checking the brake fluid levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluid is above
the minimum level mark. Replenish the brake fluid
if necessary.TIPStraighten the handlebars for an accurate reading.
NOTICEECB01161Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid im-
mediately. As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the brake
fluid level to gradually go down. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads or brake sys-
tem leakage. Therefore, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake system for
leakage. If the brake fluid level suddenly goes
down, have a Yamaha dealer the brake system
before further riding.
WARNING
EWB02721Improper maintenance can result in loss of
braking ability. Observe these precautions:
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter
the brake system, reducing braking perfor-
mance.
 Clean the filler cap before removing. Use
only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed contain-
er.
 Use only the specified brake fluid; otherwise,
the rubber seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage.
1. Minimum level markSpecified brake fluid:
DOT 4
2WD
4WD
1
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-5
Accessories, DC jack ................................................... 4-29
Air filter element, cleaning ........................................... 8-36
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-47BBattery ......................................................................... 8-53
Battery voltage warning light ......................................... 4-3
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-44
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-43
Brake lever free play, checking the front ..................... 8-44
Brake lever, front ......................................................... 4-19
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 ................................. 4-20
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-50
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-41
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3
Brake/tail light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-63CCables, checking and lubricating ................................ 8-48
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-26
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-26
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................5-3, 8-28
Coolant temperature warning light ................................ 4-3
DDifferential gear lock, indicators (YFM70KPXK / YFM70KPAK / YFM70KPHK / YFM70KPSK /
YFM70KPLK) ............................................................... 4-6
Differential gear oil ................................................5-3, 8-26
Drive lever 2WD/4WD (YFM70KDXK / YFM70KDHK) ............................................................ 4-17
Drive select lever ......................................................... 4-21
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-2EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .................................. 8-19
Engine stop switch ...................................................... 4-13
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-4
EPS warning light (for EPS model) ................................ 4-5FFinal gear oil ......................................................... 5-3, 8-24
Four-wheel drive icon (YFM70KPXK / YFM70KPAK / YFM70KPHK / YFM70KPSK / YFM70KPLK) .............. 4-6
Four-wheel drive indicator light (YFM70KDXK / YFM70KDHK) .............................................................. 4-5
Four-wheel drive switch (On-Command 4WD)
(YFM70KPXK / YFM70KPAK / YFM70KPHK /
YFM70KPSK / YFM70KPLK) ..................................... 4-15
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-22, 5-3
Fuel level warning light (YFM70KDXK / YFM70KDHK) .............................................................. 4-4
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-21
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