2020 YAMAHA KODIAK 700 belt

OPERATION ................................................... 7-1Starting the engine ...................................... 7-1
Operating the drive select lever and driving in reverse ....................................... 7-2
Engine break-in ........................................... 7-4
Parking ........................................................ 7-4
Parking on a slope ...................................... 7-5
Accessories and loading ............................. 7-5
RIDING YOUR ATV ........................................ 8-1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV ................ 8-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGMENT .............................................. 8-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............... 8-9
TURNING YOUR ATV................................ 8-12
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 8-13
RIDING DOWNHILL .................................. 8-16
CROSSING A SLOPE................................ 8-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER .................................................... 8-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ............. 8-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING.......................... 8-21
WHAT TO DO IF... ..................................... 8-22
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................................ 9-1 Owner’s Manual and tool kit ....................... 9-2 Periodic maintenance chart: Emission
control system .......................................... 9-3
Periodic maintenance chart: General maintenance and lubrication .................... 9-5
Removing and installing panels .................. 9-9
Checking the spark plug........................... 9-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 9-19
Why Yamalube ......................................... 9-23
Final gear oil ............................................. 9-24
Differential gear oil .................................... 9-26
Coolant ..................................................... 9-28
Cleaning the air filter element ................... 9-36
Cleaning the spark arrester ...................... 9-39
V-belt case drain plug............................... 9-40
Adjusting the throttle lever free play ......... 9-41
Valve clearance......................................... 9-41
Brakes....................................................... 9-41
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake friction plates ................................ 9-42
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 9-43
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 9-44
Checking the front brake lever free play... 9-44
Adjusting the rear brake lever and brake pedal free play ........................................ 9-44
Axle boots................................................. 9-47
Brake light switches ................................. 9-48
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EBU17681
DESCRIPTION
EBU17691Left view
EBU17701Right view
1. Radiator cap
2. Battery
3. Fuses
4. Air filter
5. Spark arrester
6. Rear brake light switch
7. Engine oil dipstick
8. Oil filter cartridge
9. Coolant reservoir
5
1
2,3
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8
6
9
1. Rear shock absorber
2. Fuel tank cap
3. Tool kit
4. Storage compartment
5. Spark plug
6. Front shock absorber
7. Brake pedal
8. V-belt case drain plug
5
1
6
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The ATV can be used to cross slow moving, shal-
low water of up to a maximum of 35 cm (14 in) in
depth. Before entering the water, choose your
path carefully. Enter where there is no sharp drop
off, and avoid rocks or other obstacles which may
be slippery or upset the ATV. Drive slowly and
carefully.
Test your brakes after leaving the water. If neces-
sary, apply them several times to let friction dry
out the linings. Do not continue to ride your ATV
without verifying that you have regained proper braking ability.
WARNING! Wet brakes may have
reduced stopping ability, which could cause
loss of control.
[EWB02622]
After riding your ATV in water, be sure to drain the
trapped water by removing the check hose at the
bottom of the air filter case. Also, remove the drain
plugs from the storage compartment and the V-
belt case to drain any water that may have accu-
mulated. NOTICE: Undrained water can cause
damage or improper operation.
[ECB00842]
Wash the ATV in fresh water if it has been operat-
ed in salt water or muddy conditions.
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8RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN
WARNING
EWB01652Riding improperly over obstacles could cause
loss of control or a collision. Before operating
in a new area, check for obstacles. Never at-
tempt to ride over large obstacles, such as lar-
ge rocks or fallen trees. When you go over
obstacles, always follow proper procedures as
described in the Owner’s Manual. Riding over rough terrain should be done with
caution. Look out for obstacles which could cause
damage to the ATV or could lead to an upset or
1. Air filter case check hose
1. Storage compartment drain plug
1
1
1. V-belt case drain plug
1
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15. When coolant begins to flow out of the bolt
hole, tighten the water pump air bleed bolt to
the specified torque.
16. Remove panel E. (See page 9-9.)
17. Loosen the clamp screw, and then remove the V-belt cooling duct. 18. Loosen the cylinder head air bleed bolt, with-
out removing it, to allow all of the air to es-
cape from the air bleed bolt hole.
19. When coolant begins to flow out of the bolt hole, tighten the cylinder head air bleed bolt
to the specified torque.
20. Start the engine and let it idle for ten minutes.
21. Rev the engine five times.
Tightening torque:
Water pump air bleed bolt:10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
1. V-belt cooling duct
2. Clamp screw
1
2
1. Cylinder head air bleed boltTightening torque: Cylinder head air bleed bolt:10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
1
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922. Pour additional coolant into the radiator until
it is full.
23. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. If the coolant level has dropped after the engine
has cooled, add sufficient coolant until it
reaches the top of the radiator, and then in-
stall the radiator cap.
24. Start the engine, and then check for coolant leakage.
TIPIf any leakage is found, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cooling system. 25. Install the V-belt cooling duct, and then tight-en the clamp screw.
26. Install the footboard by installing the bolts and nuts, and then tighten them to the speci-
fied torques.
TIPTighten footboard bolts B in the order shown. 1. Footboard nut
2. Footboard bolt A
3. Footboard bolt B
3
1
2
1
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3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire
brush to remove any carbon deposits from
the spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and
inside of the tailpipe housing.
4. Check the gasket for damage. Replace if nec- essary.
5. Install the gasket onto the tailpipe, then insert the tailpipe into the muffler and align the bolt
holes.
6. Install the bolts and tighten to the specified torque.
EBU23932V-belt case drain plugAfter riding in water deep enough to allow it to en-
ter the V-belt case, remove the V-belt case drain
plug to drain the water from the case.TIPIf water drains from the V-belt case after removing
the plug, have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV as
the water may affect other engine parts. Tightening torque:Tailpipe bolt:10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
1. V-belt case drain plug
1
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V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 9-40
Vehicle identification number ........................................ 1-1WWheel hub bearings, checking .................................... 9-50
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 9-64
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 9-64YYamalube ..................................................................... 9-23
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