2022 YAMAHA KODIAK 700 Owners Manual

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 Manuals 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
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 9-48UB5K64E0.book Page 2 Thursday, September 16, 2021 9:00 AM

Checking and lubricating the front and rear brake levers ..................................... 9-49
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ....................................................... 9-50
Checking the wheel hub bearings............. 9-50
Checking the stabilizer bushes ................. 9-51
Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots ........... 9-51
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 9-52
Battery....................................................... 9-53
Replacing a fuse ....................................... 9-56
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 9-59
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 9-62
Replacing the brake/tail light bulb ............ 9-63
Removing a wheel ..................................... 9-64
Installing a wheel....................................... 9-64
Troubleshooting ........................................ 9-65
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 9-66
CLEANING AND STORAGE ......................... 10-1 Cleaning .................................................... 10-1
Storage...................................................... 10-2
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 11-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ....................... 12-1 Emissions Certification label (for Europe) ............................................. 12-1 INDEX .......................................................... 13-1
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EBU38860
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
EBU28205Identification numbersRecord the vehicle identification number and
model label information in the spaces provided
below.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:EBU26032Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped into
the frame. This 17-digit number is used to identify
your individual ATV.
EBU26053Model label
The model label is affixed at the location shown.1. Vehicle identification number (front left side)
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1Your specific model can be identified by checking
the model type code found on the model label.
1. Model label
1. Model type code
2. Production code
3. Color code
1*
****
-
***1
3
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EBU29681
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
EBU38700Read 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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11
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7,8
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< 5880 N< 600 kgf< 1322 lbf
< 147 N
< 15 kgf
< 33 lbf
37S-F817S-00
B16-F817R-10< 90 kg
( 198 lbs)B16-F817R-00< 50 kg
( 110 lbs)
1P0-F816P-20
YAMAHA
YAMAHA BB5-F816M-M035.0 kPa
0.35 kgf/cm²
5.0 psi30.0 kPa
0.30 kgf/cm²
4.4 psi 50.0 kPa
0.50 kgf/cm²
7.3 psi50.0 kPa
0.50 kgf/cm²
7.3 psi12
3
4
5
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YAMAHA
1HP-F811R-00
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPANYFM700FWB
36.0 kW
314 kg
2021
B6K-F155A-71
E10
E5
B4F-F817K-00
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPANYFM700FWBD
36.0 kW
324 kg
2021
BGF-F155A-31
6 YFM700FWB
78
9
6 YFM700FWBDUB5K64E0.book Page 4 Thursday, September 16, 2021 9:00 AM