2020 YAMAHA KODIAK 700 Owners Manual

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YFM700FWBD/YFM700FWBYFM70KPAL
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
B5K-F8199-62
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE MANUEL!
Il comprend d’importantes informations de sécurité.
¡LEA ESTE MANUAL ATENTAMENTE!
Contiene indicaciones importantes acerca de la seguridad.

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Original instructionsNotice originaleManual original
PRINTED IN USA
2019.05-0.6×1 CR (E,F,S)

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
WARNING
OWNER’S MANUAL
YFM700FWBD/YFM700FWB YFM70KPAL
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
B5K-F8199-62-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
EN15997, ANSI/SVIA 1-2017
General Manager
Recreational Vehicle Development Division
PF Model Development Section
PF Model Unit
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
26, Feb,
2019
We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan, declare in sole responsibility, that the product
(Make, model)
(If applicable)
and to the other relevant Directives of EEC
2014/30/EU
(Title and/or number and date of issue of the other Directives of EEC)
(If applicable)YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Signature
Akihiro Tsuzuki
Date of Issue
to which this declaration applies, conforms to the essential health and
safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC
To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements
stated in the Directives of EEC, the following-standards and/or technical
specifications were consulted:
(Title and/or number and date of issue of standards and/or specifications)
Authorized Representative
EC Declaration of Conformity
conforming to Directive 2006/42/EC
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
1000 GA Highway 34 East, Newnan, Georgia 30265-1320, U.S.A.YFM700FWBD :B5KJ (JY4AMK9W0K0500211–)
:B5KN (JY4AML1W0K0500151–)
:B5KS (JY4AML2W0K0500121–)
:B5KV (JY4AML3W0K0500201–)
YFM700FWB :B6KA (JY4AML4W0K0500151–)
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INTRODUCTION
EBU17293Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM700FWBD / YFM700FWB / YFM70KPAL. This ATV
represents the result of many years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and
pacesetting racing machines. With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree
of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this ATV.
This manual includes important safety information. It provides information about special techni-
ques and skills necessary to ride the ATV. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection proce-
dures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your ATV, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
 Read this manual completely before operating your ATV. Make sure you understand all instructions.
 Pay close attention to the warning and notice labels on the ATV.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
EBU17344FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:TIPProduct and specifications are subject to change without notice.
 The ATV you have purchased may differ slightly from the figures shown in this manual.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential per-
sonal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this sym-
bol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
EBU17373This ATV is designed and manufactured for use on unpaved surfaces only. It is unsafe to operate this ATV
on any paved surface, paved street, paved road or motorway.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV.
EBU17411YFM700FWBD / YFM700FWB / YFM70KPALOWNER’S MANUAL
©2020 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, April 2019All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ............................ 1-1Identification numbers ................................ 1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .............................. 2-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ................................ 3-1
DESCRIPTION................................................ 4-1 Left view ...................................................... 4-1
Right view.................................................... 4-1
Controls and instruments............................ 4-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ................................................... 5-1 Main switch ................................................. 5-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .............. 5-1
Multi-function display (YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL) ............................................. 5-6
Handlebar switches .................................. 5-12
Drive lever “2WD/4WD” (YFM700FWB) .... 5-17
Throttle lever ............................................. 5-18
Speed limiter ............................................. 5-18
Front brake lever ....................................... 5-19 Brake pedal and rear brake lever ............. 5-19
Drive select lever ...................................... 5-20
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 5-21
Fuel ........................................................... 5-22
Seat .......................................................... 5-23
Storage compartment............................... 5-24
Front carrier .............................................. 5-25
Rear carrier ............................................... 5-26
Front and rear shock absorbers
(YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL) .............. 5-26
Trailer hitch .............................................. 5-27
Auxiliary DC jack....................................... 5-28
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......................... 6-1 Fuel ............................................................. 6-3
Engine oil .................................................... 6-3
Final gear oil ............................................... 6-3
Differential gear oil ...................................... 6-3
Coolant ....................................................... 6-3
Front and rear brakes ................................. 6-3
Throttle lever ............................................... 6-4
Tires ............................................................ 6-4
Chassis fasteners ....................................... 6-7
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