Yamaha KODIAK YFM70KDXM User manual

DIC183
B5K-F8199-12LIT-11626-34-29
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
WARNING
YFM70KDXM/YFM70KDHM
YFM70KPAM/YFM70KPHM
YFM70KPSM
OWNER’S MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.

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Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can
expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust,
carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your
hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle
Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
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INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM70KDXM / YFM70KDHM / YFM70KPAM /
YFM70KPHM / YFM70KPSM. This ATV represents the result of many years of Yamaha experience in the
production of fine sporting, touring, and pace-setting 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 tech-
niques 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 together with TIPS FOR THE ATV RIDER carefully and completely before operating
your ATV. Make sure you understand all instructions.
For models equipped with a winch: Read the Winch Owner’s Manual carefully and completely before
operating the winch. Make sure you understand all instructions.
Pay close attention to the warning and notice labels on the ATV.
Never operate an ATV without proper training or instruction. Free training is available to anyone who
buys a new ATV. Call 1-800-887-2887 for more information.
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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FAILURE 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
NOTICE
TIP
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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This ATV is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. It is illegal and unsafe to operate this ATV
on any public street, road or highway.
This ATV complies with all applicable off-road noise level and spark arrester laws and regulations in effect
at the time of manufacture.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV.
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YFM70KDXM / YFM70KDHM /
YFM70KPAM / YFM70KPHM / YFM70KPSM
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2021 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st edition, April 2020
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
P/N LIT-11626-34-29
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WARNING
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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ............................1-1
Identification 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 (YFM70KPAM /
YFM70KPHM / YFM70KPSM).................. 5-6
Handlebar switches .................................. 5-11
Drive lever “2WD/4WD” (YFM70KDXM /
YFM70KDHM)......................................... 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 ............................................... 5-25
Front and rear shock absorbers
(YFM70KPAM / YFM70KPHM /
YFM70KPSM) ......................................... 5-25
Winch (equipped models)......................... 5-27
Trailer hitch (equipped models) ................ 5-28
Auxiliary DC jack....................................... 5-29
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......................... 6-1
Fuel ............................................................. 6-3
Engine oil .................................................... 6-3
Final gear oil ............................................... 6-3
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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
Instruments, lights and switches ................6-7
OPERATION ...................................................7-1
Starting the engine...................................... 7-1
Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse....................................... 7-2
Engine break-in ........................................... 7-4
Parking ........................................................ 7-5
Parking on a slope ......................................7-5
Accessories and loading.............................7-6
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.............8-10
TURNING YOUR ATV................................ 8-13
CLIMBING UPHILL ...................................8-16
RIDING DOWNHILL ..................................8-18
CROSSING A SLOPE................................8-20
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER ................................................... 8-21
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN............. 8-23
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ......................... 8-23
WHAT TO DO IF... .................................... 8-24
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
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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......... 9-48
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
Vehicle Emission Control Information
label ........................................................ 12-1
Noise regulation........................................ 12-2
Maintenance record.................................. 12-3
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION,
U.S.A. 2020 AND LATER MODEL ATV
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................. 12-4
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.)... 12-6
INDEX .......................................................... 13-1
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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Identification numbers
Record the vehicle identification number, model
label information and key identification number in
the spaces provided below.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped into
the frame. This 17-digit number is used to identify
your individual ATV.
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Model label
The model label is affixed at the location shown.
1. Vehicle identification number (front left side)
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Your specific model can be identified by checking
the model type code found on the model label.
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Key identification number
The key identification number is stamped into the
key. Record this number in the space provided
and use it for reference when ordering a new key.
1. Model label
1. Model type code
2. Production code
3. Color code
1
*
****
-***
1
3
2
1. Key identification number
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