2019 YAMAHA KODIAK 700 coolant level

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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EBU17739
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EBU29913Main switch“” (on)
All electrical systems are supplied with power. The
engine can be started. The key cannot be re-
moved.
“ ” (off)
All electrical systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
EBU26698Indicator lights and warning lightsYFM70KDXK / YFM70KDHK
1. Main switch
1
1. Fuel level warning light “ ”
2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
3. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”
5. Reverse indicator light “R”
6. Park indicator light “P”
7. Four-wheel drive indicator light “ ”
123456
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Coolant temperature display
When the coolant is in the normal operating tem-
perature range, the temperature is displayed.
When the coolant temperature rises, the coolant
temperature display will begin to flash. If the cool-
ant temperature continues to rise, the message
“Hi” will flash. TIP
The coolant temperature display can be set to
“°C” or “°F”. To switch the temperature units,
turn the key to “ ” (off), then while holding the
“RESET” button pushed, turn the key to “ ”
(on). 
The radiator fan turns on and off automatically
according to the coolant temperature.
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the
fuel tank. The display segments of the fuel gauge
disappear from “F” (full) towards “E” (empty) as
the fuel level decreases. When the last segment
starts flashing, approximately 4.0 L (1.06 US gal,
0.88 Imp.gal) of fuel remains. Refuel as soon as
possible.
1. Coolant temperature display1
1. Fuel gauge
1
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EBU19203
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EBU19226Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always
follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWB00482Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equip-
ment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected
by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer. Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEMROUTINE PAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank,
and add recommended fuel if neces-
sary.
• Check fuel line for leakage. Correct if necessary. 4-22, 5-3
Engine oil • Check oil level in engine, and add recommended oil to specified
level if necessary.
• Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-3, 8-19
Final gear oil • Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-3, 8-24
Differential gear oil • Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-3, 8-26
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir, and add recommended coolant to
specified level if necessary.
• Check cooling system for leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-3, 8-28
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EBU38000FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank
before starting off. Refuel if necessary. (See page
4-22.)EBU19561Engine oilMake sure that the engine oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-19.)EBU19591Final gear oilMake sure that the final gear oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-24.)EBU19601Differential gear oilMake sure that the differential gear oil is at the
specified level. Add oil as necessary. (See page
8-26.)EBU19632CoolantMake sure that the coolant is at the specified level.
Add coolant as necessary. (See page 8-28.)
TIPThe coolant level must be checked on a cold en-
gine since the level varies with engine tempera-
ture. EBU28533Front and rear brakesBrake levers and brake pedal
Check that there is no free play in the front
brake lever. If there is free play, have a Yamaha
dealer check the brake system.
 Check for correct free play in the rear brake le-
ver and brake pedal. If the free play is incorrect,
adjust it. (See page 8-44.)
 Check operation of the levers and pedal. They
should move smoothly and there should be a
firm feeling when the brake is applied. If not,
have a Yamaha dealer check them.
Brake fluid level (front brake)
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
(See page 8-43.)
Specified brake fluid:DOT 4
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EBU19882
OPERATION
EBU19902Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before riding
the ATV. If there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB00632Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become
familiar with all controls in order to help pre-
vent any loss of control, which could cause an
accident or injury. EBU38301Starting the engineThis model is equipped with an ignition circuit cut-
off system. To enable starting one of the following
conditions must be met:
The drive select lever is in the neutral or park po-
sition.
 The rear brake lever or brake pedal is applied.TIPIt is recommended to shift into neutral or park and
apply the rear brake when starting the engine.
NOTICEECB00151See the “Engine break-in” section on page 6-4
prior to operating the engine for the first time. To start the engine
1. Turn the key to “ ” (on) and the engine stop switch to “ ” (run).
YFM70KDXK / YFM70KDHK
The coolant temperature warning light, the
engine trouble warning light, and the fuel level
warning light should come on for a few sec-
onds, then go off.
YFM70KPXK / YFM70KPAK /
YFM70KPHK / YFM70KPSK / YFM70KPLK
The battery voltage warning light, the cool-
ant temperature warning light, and the en-
gine trouble warning light should come on
for a few seconds, then go off.
 The electric power steering warning light
should come on and stay on until the en-
gine is started.
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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) 240
(150) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
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84. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
5. Refill with the recommended differential gear oil to the brim of the filler hole as shown.
NOTICE: Be sure no foreign material en-
ters the differential gear case.
[ECB00412]
6. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and replace it if necessary.
7. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
8. Check the differential gear case for oil leak- age. If oil is leaking, check for the cause.EBU23472CoolantThe coolant level should be checked regularly. In
addition, the coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
Tightening torque:
Differential gear oil drain bolt:9.8 N·m (0.98 kgf·m, 7.2 lb·ft)
1. Differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Differential gear oil
4. Correct oil level
1
2
3
4
Recommended differential gear oil: See page 10-1.
Tightening torque: Differential gear oil filler bolt:23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
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