2020 YAMAHA KODIAK 700 warning

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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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.
 This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.UB5K62E0.book Page 1 Thursday, May 9, 2019 2:59 PM

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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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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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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
EBU37163Read and understand all of the labels on your ATV. These labels contain important information for safe and
proper operation.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, request a re-
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LOAD LIMIT50 kg (110 lbs)
B16-F4877-A0
YAMAHA
LOAD LIMIT90 kg (198 lbs)
B16-F4897-30
YAMAHA
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT
37S-F151K-00
PULLING LOAD: 5880 N (600 kgf)
1322 lbf
TO NGUE WEIGHT: 147 N ( 15 kgf)
33 lbfYAMAHA
WARNINGNEVER ride as a
passenger.Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
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Recommended
Minimum : FRONT
REAR
: FRONT
REAR: 35 kPa, (5.0 psi)
: 30 kPa, (4.4 psi)
: 32 kPa, (4.6 psi)
: 27 kPa, (4.0 psi)Ne
ver set tire pressure belo w minimum. It could cause
the tire to dislodge from the rim.Cargo or a trailer can affect stability and handling.
Read o wner’s man ual before loading or to wing.
When riding with cargo or to wing a trailer : Reduce speed
and allo w more room to stop. A void hills and rough terrain.
Maxim um Vehicle Load : 240 kg, (530 lbs)
Includes w eight of operator, cargo and accessories
(and if applicable, trailer tongue w eight).
WARNING
B16-F816M-00
YAMAHAIMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE OR OVERLOADING CAN
CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
LOSS OF CONTROL CAN RESULT IN SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH.OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE : Set with tires coldLOADING/TRAILER TOWING
WARNING
NEVER
operate this ATV if you are
under age 16.Operating this ATV if you are under
the age of 16 increases you r chance
of sev ere inju ry or death.
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UNDER
1P0-F816L-01
Wait for the engine to return to normal idle speed
before shifting.
2UD-F151E-00
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WARNING
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED HELMET ANDPROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER USE
ON PUBLIC ROADS NEVER CARRY
PASSENGERS NEVER USE
WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOLNEVER operate :
ALWAYS :g or instruction.

conditions.

with another vehicle.
g er-passengers affect
balance and steering and increase risk
of losing control.
g techniques to avoid
vehicle overturns on hills and rough
terrain and in turns.

seriously affect handling and control.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER’S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
4XE-F1568-10
YAMAHA
LOAD LIMIT4 kg (9 lbs)
B4F-F4877-A0
YAMAHA
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