2020 YAMAHA KODIAK 700 engine overheat

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EBU27982High beam indicator light “ ”
(YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL)
This indicator light comes on when the high beam
of the headlight is switched on.EBU38261Battery voltage warning light “ ”
(YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL)
This warning light comes on if the detected battery
voltage is less than 10 volts, or greater than 18
volts.EBU38290Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the engine
overheats.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). The
warning light should come on for a few seconds,
and then go off. If the warning light does not come
on initially when the key is turned to “ ” (on), or
if the warning light remains on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
NOTICEECB02040The engine may overheat if the vehicle is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the load
to specification.
 After restarting, make sure that the warning
light is out. Continuous use while this warn-
ing light is on may cause damage to the en-
gine. YFM700FWB
If the light comes on during operation, stop the ve-
hicle as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the
engine to cool down for about 10 minutes. (See
page 9-67.)
YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL
The warning light comes on in red when the en-
gine is overheating. If the red light comes on, stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and allow
the engine to idle for about 10 minutes. If the
warning light does not go off, stop the engine and
allow it to cool. (See page 9-67.)
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5tem may not be working correctly. When this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the EPS
system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). If the
warning light does not come on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.
TIP
If the engine is stopped using the engine stop
switch and the key is in the “ ” (on) position,
the EPS warning light comes on to indicate that
the power assistance for the steering is not
functioning.
 If the steering load is too heavy (i.e., excessive
steering use when the ATV is traveling at a slow
speed), the power assist is reduced to protect
the EPS motor from overheating. EBU38280Four-wheel drive indicators
Four-wheel drive indicator light “ ”
(YFM700FWB)
This indicator light comes on when the drivetrain
is set to “4WD” (four-wheel drive).
TIPDue to the synchronizing mechanism in the differ-
ential gear case, the light may not come on until
the ATV starts moving. Four-wheel drive icon “ ” (YFM700FWBD /
YFM70KPAL)
This icon comes on when the drivetrain is set to
“4WD” (four-wheel drive).TIPDue to the synchronizing mechanism in the differ-
ential gear case, the indicator may not come on
until the ATV starts moving. Differential gear lock icon “ ” and indicator
light “ ” (YFM700FWBD / YFM70KPAL)
This icon and this indicator light come on when
the drivetrain is set to “4WD” with the differential
gear locked.TIPWhen the On-Command differential gear lock
switch is set to “LOCK” or “4WD”, the “ ” icon
and the “ ” indicator light will flash until the dif-
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TIPWhen in reverse, the reverse indicator light
should come on. If the indicator light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.
 Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the en-
gine, the indicator light may not come on until
the ATV starts moving. 4. Check behind for people or obstacles, and
then release the brake pedal.
5. Open the throttle lever gradually and continue to watch to the rear while backing.EBU36861Engine break-inThere is never a more important period in the life
of your engine than the first 240 km (150 mi) or 20
hours of operation. For this reason, you should fol-
low the engine break-in instructions carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not put an ex-
cessive load on it for the first 240 km (150 mi) or
20 hours. During this period the various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves to the cor-
rect operating clearances. Avoid prolonged full-
throttle operation or any condition that might re-
sult in engine overheating. 0–120 km (0–75 mi) or 0–10 hours
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2 throttle.
Vary the speed of the ATV regularly. Do not oper-
ate it at one set throttle position.
120–240 km (75–150 mi) or 10–20 hours
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4 throttle. Rev
the engine freely, but do not use full throttle at any
time.
240 km (150 mi) or 20 hours and beyond
The ATV can now be operated normally.
NOTICEECB00221If any engine trouble should occur during the
engine break-in period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the ATV. EBU27322ParkingWhen parking the ATV, stop the engine, and shift
the drive select lever into the park position.
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3. If the coolant is at or below the minimum level
mark, remove panels A and C to access the
coolant reservoir. (See page 9-9.)
4. Remove the coolant reservoir cap, add cool- ant or distilled water to the maximum level
mark, install the reservoir cap, and then install
the panels. NOTICE: If coolant is not avail-
able, use distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water or salt wa-
ter since they are harmful to the engine. If
water has been used instead of coolant,
replace it with coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the cooling system will not be
protected against frost and corrosion. If
water has been added to the coolant, have
a Yamaha dealer check the antifreeze con-
tent of the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant
will be reduced.
[ECB01012]
TIP The radiator fan is automatically switched on or
off according to the coolant temperature in the
radiator.
 If the engine overheats, see page 9-67 for fur-
ther instructions. 1. Coolant reservoir capCoolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):
0.24 L (0.25 US qt, 0.21 Imp.qt)
1
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9Engine overheating
WARNING
EWB02291Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before removing the radiator cap. You could be burned by
hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure. Always put a thick rag over the cap when opening.
Allow any remaining pressure to escape before completely removing the cap. TIP
Tap water can be used in an emergency. Change to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
 The engine will tend to overheat if the radiator is caked with mud, or if the ATV is overloaded. Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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