2020 YAMAHA KODIAK 700 clutch

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8Select a large, flat, unpaved area to become famil-
iar with your ATV. Make sure that this area is free
of obstacles and other riders. You should practice
control of the throttle, brakes, shifting procedures,
and turning techniques in this area before trying
more difficult terrain.
Shift to the park position and follow the instruction
on page 7-1 to start the engine. Once it has
warmed up you are ready to begin riding your
ATV. With the engine idling, shift the drive select
lever into the low-range position or the high-range
position. Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly.
The centrifugal clutch will engage and you will
start to accelerate. If the throttle is applied too
abruptly, the front wheels may lift off the ground,
resulting in a loss of directional control. Avoid
higher speeds until you are thoroughly familiar
with the operation of your ATV.
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly.
Improper use of the brakes can cause the tires to
lose traction, reducing control and increasing the
possibility of an accident.
NOTICEECB00252Do not shift from low-range to high-range or
vice versa without coming to a complete stop.
Damage to the engine or drive train may occur. TURNING YOUR ATV
WARNING
EWB01772Always follow proper procedures for turning as
described in this Owner’s Manual. Practice
turning at low speeds before attempting to turn
at faster speeds. Do not turn at speeds too fast
for your skills or the conditions. ATV could go
out of control, causing a collision or overturn. To achieve maximum traction on unpaved surfac-
es, the two rear wheels turn together at the same
speed. Therefore, unless the wheel on the inside
of the turn is allowed to slip or lose some traction,
the ATV will resist turning. A special turning tech-
nique must be used to allow the ATV to make
turns quickly and easily. It is essential that this skill
be learned first at low speed.
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912. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil, and then insert the dip-
stick completely into the oil filler hole.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the
engine and exhaust system have cooled down. NOTICEECB00301In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the
engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils
with a diesel specification of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than specified. In addition,
do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II” or higher. 
Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
13. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several
minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oil
is leaking, immediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
14. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten minutes, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
15. Install the access cover by turning it clock- wise.EBU38620Why YamalubeYAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part born ofthe engineers’ passion and belief that engine oil is
an important liquid engine component. We form
teams of specialists in the fields of mechanical en-
gineering, chemistry, electronics and track test-
ing, and have them develop the engine together
with the oil it will use. Yamalube oils take full ad-
vantage of the base oil’s qualities and blend in the
ideal balance of additives to make sure the final oil
clears our performance standards. Thus,
Yamalube mineral, semi synthetic and synthetic
oils have their own distinct characters and value.
Recommended oil:
See page 11-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replacement:2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.10 L (2.22 US qt, 1.85 Imp.qt)
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Quantity:0.21 L (0.23 US qt, 0.19 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Radiator (including all routes):
1.99 L (2.10 US qt, 1.75 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level mark): 0.24 L (0.25 US qt, 0.21 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet element
Air filter oil grade: Foam air-filter oilFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Minimum research octane: 91
Fuel tank capacity: 18 L (4.8 US gal, 4.0 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
4.0 L (1.06 US gal, 0.88 Imp.gal)Throttle body:ID mark:B4F100Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:NGK/CPR7EA-9
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Drivetrain:Primary reduction ratio:1.000
Secondary reduction ratio:
9.545 (41/21 x 24/18 x 20/15 x 33/12)
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch type: Wet, centrifugal, shoe
Transmission type:
CVT automatic with reverse
Gear ratio: Transmission ratio:
2.380–0.700 : 1
Reverse gear: 2.000 (23/14 x 28/23)
Low range: 1.938 (31/16)
High range:
1.148 (31/27)Front tire:Size:AT25 x 8-12
Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/MU19Rear tire:Size:AT25 x 10-12
Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/MU20
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