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Adjusting the brake lever free play

Measure the brake lever free play as shown.

If the free play is incorrect, adjust it as follows.

1. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever.

2. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the

brake lever free play adjusting bolt in direction
(a). To decrease the brake lever free play, turn
the adjusting bolt in direction (b).

TIP

If the specified brake lever free play could be ob-
tained as described above, skip steps 3–8.

3. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a) to

loosen the brake cable.

4. Slide the rubber cover back.

1. Brake lever free play

Brake lever free play:

6.0-7.0 mm (0.24-0.28 in)

1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt

(a)

(b)

1 2

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Summary of Contents for KODIAK YFM70KDXM

Page 1: ...LIT 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...

Page 2: ...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 w...

Page 3: ...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 SAFE...

Page 4: ...e 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...

Page 5: ...ffect at the time of manufacture Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV EBU17403 YFM70KDXM YFM70KDHM YFM70KPAM YFM70KPHM YFM70KPSM OWNER S MANUAL 2021 by Yamaha...

Page 6: ...s 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...

Page 7: ...OPE 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 Period...

Page 8: ...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 th...

Page 9: ...IDENTIFICATION NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EBU26032 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame This 17 digit number is used...

Page 10: ...dentification 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 P...

Page 11: ...2 1 2 EBU17661 LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS 1 2 3 5 4 11 12 8 9 10 6 7 UB5K12E0 book Page 1 Thursday April 23 2020 2 45 PM...

Page 12: ...argo improperly can change handling stability and braking performance and can lead to an accident Never exceed the maximum front cargo limit of 110 lbs 50 kg NEVER sit on the carrier Refer to instruct...

Page 13: ...nimum It could cause the tire to dislodge from the rim LOADING TRAILER TOWING Cargo or a trailer can affect stability and handling Read owner s manual before loading or towing When riding with cargo o...

Page 14: ...16 Operating this ATV if you are under the age of 16 increases your chance of severe injury or death 16 UNDER 1P0 F816L 01 Wait for the engine to return to normal idle speed before shifting 2UD F151E...

Page 15: ...ction plan submitted by YAMAHA and on file with the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission Certification of Compliance YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A 6555 Katella Avenue Cypress California 90630 5101...

Page 16: ...s old should never oper ate an ATV with engine size greater than 90 cc Never allow a child under age 16 to operate an ATV without adult supervision and never allow continued use of an ATV by a child i...

Page 17: ...before attempting larger hills Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described in this manual Check the ter rain carefully before you start up any hill Never climb hills with excessiv...

Page 18: ...water or in water deeper than that recommended in this manual Remember that wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability Test your brakes after leaving water If necessary apply them several times to l...

Page 19: ...d ride gently back to camp or other known location where you can receive medical at tention If necessary contact your riding party or local authorities to let them know where you are and what has happ...

Page 20: ...ou are responsible for injuries re lated to changes in the vehicle Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those found in the Loading section page 7 7 when mounting acces sories Never install...

Page 21: ...orly ventilated areas If you experi ence any symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning leave the area immediately get fresh air and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT Do not run engine indoors Even if you try to vent...

Page 22: ...ke light switch 7 Engine oil dipstick 8 Oil filter cartridge 9 Coolant reservoir 5 1 2 3 4 7 8 6 9 1 Rear shock absorber 2 Fuel tank cap 3 Tool kit 4 Storage compartment 5 Spark plug 6 Winch equipped...

Page 23: ...reservoir 7 Front brake lever 8 Throttle lever 9 Auxiliary DC jack 10 Main switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Drive select lever 2 Rear brake lever 3 Handlebar switches 4 Winch switch equipped models 5 Mul...

Page 24: ...arted The key cannot be re moved off All electrical systems are off The key can be re moved EBU26699 Indicator lights and warning lights YFM70KDXM YFM70KDHM 1 Main switch 1 1 Fuel level warning light...

Page 25: ...s on when the transmis sion is in the reverse position EBU38270 Park indicator light YFM70KDXM YFM70KDHM YFM70KPAM YFM70KPHM YFM70KPSM This indicator light comes on when the transmis sion is in the pa...

Page 26: ...the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECB02040 The engine may overheat if the vehicle is overloaded If this happens reduce the load to specification After restarti...

Page 27: ...ome 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 YFM70KDX...

Page 28: ...ur wheel drive indicator light YFM70KDXM YFM70KDHM This indicator light comes on when the drivetrain is set to 4WD four wheel drive TIP Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the differ ential gear cas...

Page 29: ...ode display Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s traveling speed The speedometer can be set to MPH or km h This also changes the odometer and trip meter units between miles and kilometers T...

Page 30: ...reset at the last maintenance Push the SELECT button to switch between the odometer ODO the tripmeters TRIP A and TRIP B and the service tripmeter in the following order ODO TRIP A TRIP B ODO To reset...

Page 31: ...coolant temperature display in the following order CLOCK HOUR VOLT CLOCK To set the clock 1 Set the display to the clock 2 Push both the SELECT button and RE SET button for 2 seconds The hour digits...

Page 32: ...ir the vehicle Coolant temperature display When the coolant is in the normal operating tem perature range the temperature is displayed When the coolant temperature rises the coolant temperature displa...

Page 33: ...4 0 L 1 06 US gal 0 88 Imp gal of fuel remains Refuel as soon as possible TIP If the electrical circuit for the fuel gauge is not working correctly all display segments will flash repeatedly Have a Y...

Page 34: ...light will come on or flash and the display will indicate an error code If the display indicates an error code note the code number and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECB00812 If the mu...

Page 35: ...Use this switch to stop the engine in an emergency situa tion The engine will not start or run when this switch is set to 1 Light switch OFF 2 Start switch 3 Engine stop switch 4 Override switch OVER...

Page 36: ...not have enough power to crank the engine If this should happen remove the bat tery and recharge it See page 9 53 EBU39181 Winch switch OUT IN equipped models This switch is used when operating the w...

Page 37: ...the ATV The effort needed to turn increas es with the riding speed You may lose control and have an accident if you cannot make a sharp enough turn for the speed you are trav eling EBU2660A On Comman...

Page 38: ...o the terrain and the conditions 4WD four wheel drive power is supplied to the front and rear wheels with the front differen tial unlocked LOCK four wheel drive with the differential gear locked power...

Page 39: ...ed or disengaged When the ATV is in four wheel drive differential gear lock the maximum traveling speed is limit ed to 35 km h 22 mi h However if conditions require full engine power to be available p...

Page 40: ...ear wheels giving increased trac tion WARNING EWB00164 Always stop the ATV before changing from two wheel drive to four wheel drive and vice versa The ATV handles differently in two wheel drive than i...

Page 41: ...rottle from fully opening even when the throttle lever is pushed to the maximum Adjusting the speed limiter 1 Loosen the locknut 2 To increase the maximum engine power available and the maximum speed...

Page 42: ...t of the speed limiter and throttle could cause throttle cable damage or improper throttle operation You could lose control resulting in an accident EWB00242 3 Tighten the locknut EBU18393 Front brake...

Page 43: ...he brake pedal or pull the brake lever toward the handlebar grip EBU18614 Drive select lever The drive select lever is used to shift the transmis sion into the low range high range neutral re verse an...

Page 44: ...while smoking or while in the vicinity of sparks open flames or other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heat ers and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank When refueling...

Page 45: ...diately If gasoline spills on your skin wash with soap and water If gasoline spills on your clothing change your clothes About the recommended fuel This model s engine has been designed to use regular...

Page 46: ...stem EBU34141 Seat To remove the seat Pull up the seat at the rear and then pull the seat rearward To install the seat Insert the projections on the front of the seat into the seat holders and then pu...

Page 47: ...he storage compartment open the storage compartment lid When storing any documents in the storage com partment be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so that they will not get wet When washing the vehi...

Page 48: ...ATV EBU1914A Front and rear shock absorbers YFM70KPAM YFM70KPHM YFM70KPSM The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid er s weight and the riding conditions WARNING EWB00401 Always adjust the sh...

Page 49: ...g with the position indicator on the shock absorber TIP A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha dealer to make this adjustment 1 Spring preload adjusting ring 2 Position indicator 1 Special wrenc...

Page 50: ...winch unless all bystanders are Front spring preload setting Minimum soft 1 YFM70KPAM YFM70KPHM YFM70KPSM Standard 2 YFM70KPAM YFM70KPHM YFM70KPSM Maximum hard 5 YFM70KPAM YFM70KPHM YFM70KPSM Rear spr...

Page 51: ...s battery even when the engine is idling Allow the winch mo tor to cool and the battery to recharge between uses EBU28972 Trailer hitch equipped models This ATV is equipped with a 5 cm 2 in trailer hi...

Page 52: ...ch as a work light or radio with the proper adapter can be used when the main switch is turned on However to prevent bat tery drain use when the engine is running and the headlights are turned off 1 S...

Page 53: ...h the engine off or with the headlights on the battery may dis charge to the point that the engine will not start Do not use an automotive cigarette lighter or other accessory with a plug that gets ho...

Page 54: ...a Yamaha dealer Before using this vehicle check the following points ITEM ROUTINE PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank and add recommended fuel if neces sary Check fuel line for leakage Correct if...

Page 55: ...sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 9 48 Wheels and tires Check wheel condition and replace if damaged Check tire condition and tread depth Replace if necessary Check air pressure Cor...

Page 56: ...ecessary See page 9 28 TIP The coolant level must be checked on a cold en gine since the level varies with engine tempera ture EBU28533 Front and rear brakes Brake levers and brake pedal Check that th...

Page 57: ...aking performance check the brake pads and friction plates for wear See page 9 42 EBU19762 Throttle lever Check the operation of the throttle lever It must open smoothly and spring back to the idle po...

Page 58: ...ver Tire pressure below the minimum specified could also cause the tire to dislodge from the rim under severe driving conditions EWB04120 OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE cold FRONT Recommended 35 0 kPa 0 350...

Page 59: ...extensive tests only the tires list ed below are approved for this model by Yamaha WARNING EWB02552 Use of improper tires on this ATV may cause loss of control increasing your risk of an acci dent 1...

Page 60: ...handling braking and comfort Other tires rims sizes and combinations may not be appropriate EBU19841 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened EBU19851 Instrum...

Page 61: ...n ignition circuit cut off system To enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The drive select lever is in the neutral or park po sition The rear brake lever or brake pedal is appli...

Page 62: ...ar brake lever or brake pedal 4 Release the throttle lever then push the start switch to crank the engine with the starter Release the start switch when the engine has started TIP If the engine fails...

Page 63: ...ld make you hit an obstacle or even a person behind you resulting in serious injury When you shift into reverse make sure there are no people or ob stacles behind you When it is safe to proceed go slo...

Page 64: ...50 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...

Page 65: ...on a slope WARNING EWB00861 Avoid parking on hills or other inclines Parking on a hill or other incline could cause the ATV to roll out of control increasing the chance of an accident If you must park...

Page 66: ...e not suitable because of po tential safety hazards to you or others Installing aftermarket products or having other modifica tions performed to your ATV that change any of the vehicle s design or ope...

Page 67: ...over loaded ATV can be unstable Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight You can measure tongue weight with a bath room scale Put the tongue of the loaded trailer on the scale with the tongue at hitch...

Page 68: ...y than you would without a load The more weight you carry the slower you should go Although conditions vary it is good practice not to exceed low range whenever you are carrying heavier loads or when...

Page 69: ...8 1 8 EBU21133 RIDING YOUR ATV UB5K12E0 book Page 1 Thursday April 23 2020 2 45 PM...

Page 70: ...anual com pletely and understand the operation of the con trols Pay particular attention to the safety information on pages 3 1 3 6 Also read all warn ing and notice labels on your ATV RIDE WITH CARE...

Page 71: ...aracteristics Take the time to learn the basic techniques well before attempting more difficult maneuvers Become fa miliar with this ATV at slow speeds first even if you are an experienced operator No...

Page 72: ...n as needed during operation It is not for carry ing passengers WARNING Never carry a passenger Carrying a passenger on this ATV greatly reduces your ability to balance and control this ATV You could...

Page 73: ...d motorcycle helmet increases your chances of a severe head injury or death in the event of an accident EWB01412 Wear eye protection when operating your ATV to reduce the risk of a serious accident or...

Page 74: ...age 6 1 Always follow the inspection and mainte nance procedures and schedules described in the Owner s Manual WARNING Failure to inspect the ATV before riding it or failure to maintain it properly in...

Page 75: ...t interfere with your control or ability to see where you are going Tie down cargo in the trailer securely Make sure cargo in the trailer cannot move around A shifting load can cause an accident Reduc...

Page 76: ...our balance and fall off of the ATV If you remove a foot from a footboard your foot or leg may come into con tact with the rear wheels which could injure you or cause an accident EWB01472 Avoid wheeli...

Page 77: ...e engine area could catch fire Do not operate idle or park the ATV in dry grass or other dry ground cov er Keep the engine area free of dry grass brush or other combustible material Someone touching t...

Page 78: ...eriously af fect handling and control of the ATV and may cause the ATV to go out of control Always avoid paved surfaces including sidewalks driveways parking lots and streets EWB01512 Do not ride on a...

Page 79: ...ay alert for holes rocks or roots in the terrain and other hidden hazards which may cause the ATV to upset WARNING The ATV could go out of control if you do not have enough time to react to hidden roc...

Page 80: ...accident includ ing an overturn EWB01542 When riding in an area where you might not easily be seen such as desert terrain mount a caution flag on the ATV DO NOT use the flag pole bracket as a trailer...

Page 81: ...ls 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 thr...

Page 82: ...the turn Use the throttle to maintain an even speed through the turn This maneuver will let the wheel on the inside of the turn slip slightly allowing the ATV to make the turn properly This procedure...

Page 83: ...TV to tip If the ATV be gins to tip over to the outside while negotiating a turn lean more to the inside It may also be nec essary to gradually let off on the throttle and steer to the outside of the...

Page 84: ...slippery or loose surfaces Shift your weight forward Never open the throttle suddenly The ATV could flip over backwards Never go over the top of any hill at high speed An obstacle a sharp drop or ano...

Page 85: ...ng on the footboards and leaning forward over the handlebars When ever possible ride straight up hills Slow down when you reach the crest of the hill if you cannot see clearly what is on the other sid...

Page 86: ...ide Dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uphill Turn the ATV around and remount following the procedure described in the Owner s Manual WARNING Stalling rolling backwards or improp...

Page 87: ...d the hill Use caution while descending a hill with loose or slippery surfaces Braking ability and traction may be adversely affected by these surfaces Improper braking may also cause a loss of tracti...

Page 88: ...quires you to properly position your weight to maintain proper balance Be sure that you have learned the basic riding skills on flat ground before attempting to cross a sloping surface Avoid slopes wi...

Page 89: ...TV water deeper than the depth specified in your Owner s Man ual as tires may float increasing the risk of an overturn The ATV can be used to cross slow moving shal low water of up to a maximum of 35...

Page 90: ...iding your ATV in water be sure to drain the trapped water by removing the check hose at the bottom of the air filter case Also remove the drain plugs from the storage compartment and the V belt case...

Page 91: ...ards at all times Avoid jumping the ATV as loss of control and damage to the ATV may result SLIDING AND SKIDDING WARNING EWB01663 Skidding or sliding improperly may cause you to lose control of this A...

Page 92: ...ommended until you have corrected the slide With practice over a period of time skill at con trolled sliding can be developed The terrain should be chosen carefully before attempting such maneuvers si...

Page 93: ...physically turn the ATV around If the ATV starts to slip backwards DO NOT USE THE REAR BRAKE IF THE ATV IS IN 2WD the ATV may tip over on top of you Dismount the ATV on the uphill side See page 8 16 I...

Page 94: ...rn off the engine when performing mainte nance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electri cal parts that can cause shocks or fire...

Page 95: ...rmation included in this manual and the tools provided in the tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs However additional tools such as a torq...

Page 96: ...TEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 240 150 1300 800 2500 1600 2500 1600 5000 3200 hours 20 80 160 160 320 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks...

Page 97: ...ed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts if necessary NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 240 150 1300 800 2500 1600 2500 1600 50...

Page 98: ...ls NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 240 150 1300 800 2500 1600 2500 1600 5000 3200 hours 20 80 160 160 320 1 Air filter element Clean and re...

Page 99: ...wear cracks or other damage and re place if necessary 10 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 11 Shock absorber as semblies Check operation and correct if...

Page 100: ...and correct if neces sary 19 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 20 Differential gear oil Change Check ATV for oil leakage and correct if neces sary 21 Final gear oil Change Check ATV for oil leakag...

Page 101: ...very four years and if cracked or damaged 23 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 24 Throttle lever Check operation Check throttle lever free play and adjust if neces sary Lubricate cable and lever housi...

Page 102: ...hown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter Refer to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed EBU34180 Panel A To remove the panel...

Page 103: ...he panel in the original position Panel B To remove the panel 1 Remove panel A 2 Remove the front carrier by removing the bolts 1 Panel A 1 1 Front carrier 2 Carrier bolt upper 1 2 2 UB5K12E0 book Pag...

Page 104: ...rd to remove it To install the panel 1 Place the panel in the original position and then install the quick fasteners 1 Carrier bolt under the fenders 2 Carrier bolt lower 1 2 2 1 1 Panel B 2 Quick fas...

Page 105: ...1 Remove the seat See page 5 23 2 Remove panel A 3 Remove the hoses from panel C 4 Remove the quick fasteners and bolts Tightening torques Carrier bolt upper 34 N m 3 4 kgf m 25 lb ft Carrier bolt low...

Page 106: ...the panel upward to remove it TIP To ease removal of panel C shift the drive select lever into the reverse position To install the panel 1 Place the panel in the original position 1 Bolt 2 Quick fast...

Page 107: ...erly connected and routed and are not pinched 3 Install panel A 4 Install the seat Panels D and E To remove a panel 1 Remove panels A and C 2 Remove the bolt and then pull the panel up ward to remove...

Page 108: ...on and then install the bolt 2 Install panels A and C Panels F and G To remove a panel 1 Remove the panel bolts footboard bolt and footboard nut 1 Panel F 2 Footboard nut 3 Footboard bolt 4 Panel bolt...

Page 109: ...n To install a panel 1 Place the panel in the original position 2 Install the bolts and nut and then tighten them to the specified torques 1 Panel G 2 Footboard nut 3 Footboard bolt 4 Panel bolt 5 Pro...

Page 110: ...ce chart In addition the condition of the spark plug can reveal the condition of the engine To remove the spark plug 1 Remove panels A C and E See page 9 9 2 Remove the spark plug cap 3 Remove the spa...

Page 111: ...e spark plug for electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits and replace it if necessary 3 Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick ness gauge and if necessary adjust the gap to speci...

Page 112: ...and the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart To check the engine oil level 1 Park the ATV on a level surface 2 Check the engine oil level on a co...

Page 113: ...e minimum level mark add sufficient oil of the recom mended type to raise it to the correct level NOTICE Be sure the engine oil is at the correct level otherwise engine damage may result ECB00852 7 In...

Page 114: ...nd then remove the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 6 10 if the oil filter cartridge is not be ing replaced 6 Remove panel F See page 9 9 7 Remov...

Page 115: ...rque with a torque wrench 10 Install panel F 11 Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket and then tighten the bolt to the spec ified torque 1 O ring 1 Torque wrench Tightening torque Oil f...

Page 116: ...e 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 EBU38620 Why Yamalube YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Par...

Page 117: ...intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart To check the final gear oil level 1 Park the ATV on a level surface 2 Remove the final gear oil level check bolt and its gasket and then check th...

Page 118: ...Remove the final gear oil filler bolt the final gear oil level check bolt the final gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to drain the oil from the final gear case 4 Install the drain bolt and its new...

Page 119: ...ntial gear oil The differential gear case must be checked for oil leakage before each ride If any leakage is found have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the ATV In addition the differential gear oil l...

Page 120: ...e oil filler bolt and its gasket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque To change the differential gear oil 1 Park the ATV on a level surface 2 Place an oil pan under the differential gear...

Page 121: ...ecified torque 8 Check the differential gear case for oil leak age If oil is leaking check for the cause EBU23473 Coolant The coolant level should be checked regularly In addition the coolant must be...

Page 122: ...the en gine EBU34201 To check the coolant level 1 Park the ATV on a level surface TIP The coolant level must be checked on a cold en gine since the level varies with engine tempera ture 2 Check the c...

Page 123: ...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 th...

Page 124: ...pressure Always place a thick rag over the cap when opening Allow any remaining pressure to escape before completely removing the cap 1 Park the ATV on a level surface 2 Remove panels A B C and D See...

Page 125: ...emove the coolant drain bolt and its gasket Use a trough or a similar object as shown to prevent coolant from spilling on the engine guard 1 Radiator cap 1 1 Coolant drain bolt 2 Gasket 1 Trough 1 2 1...

Page 126: ...gas ket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque 11 Connect the coolant reservoir hose 12 Pour the recommended coolant into the radi ator until it is full 13 Pour the recommended coolant into...

Page 127: ...o es cape from the air bleed bolt hole 19 When coolant begins to flow out of the bolt hole tighten the cylinder head air bleed bolt to the specified torque 20 Start the engine and let it idle for ten...

Page 128: ...24 Start the engine and then check for coolant leakage TIP If any leakage is found have a Yamaha dealer check the cooling system 25 Install the V belt cooling duct and then tight en the clamp screw 2...

Page 129: ...dusty ar eas TIP There is a check hose at the bottom of the air filter case If dust or water collects in this hose empty the hose and clean the air filter element and air fil ter case 1 Park the ATV o...

Page 130: ...lders 4 Pull the air filter element out of the air filter case 5 Pull off the air filter element lock plate and then remove the sponge material from the air filter element frame 1 Air filter case cove...

Page 131: ...ly Yamaha foam air filter oil or other qual ity foam air filter oil to the sponge material TIP The sponge material should be wet but not drip ping 10 Pull the sponge material over the air filter ele m...

Page 132: ...nd the rubber joint man ifold fittings for an air tight seal Tighten all fittings securely to avoid the possibility of unfiltered air entering the engine EBU28905 Cleaning the spark arrester Be sure t...

Page 133: ...bolt holes 6 Install the bolts and tighten to the specified torque EBU23932 V belt case drain plug After riding in water deep enough to allow it to en ter the V belt case remove the V belt case drain...

Page 134: ...th use resulting in improper air fuel mixture and or engine noise To prevent this from occurring the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the inter vals specified in the periodic mai...

Page 135: ...llows you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indica tor groove If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator...

Page 136: ...e Therefore be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage If the brake fluid level suddenly goes down have a Yamaha dealer check the brake sys tem before further riding WAR...

Page 137: ...rake master cylinder and calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the intervals listed below or whenever they are damaged or leaking Oil seals Replace every two years Brake hoses Replace every...

Page 138: ...rection a To decrease the brake lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b TIP If the specified brake lever free play could be ob tained as described above skip steps 3 8 3 Fully turn the...

Page 139: ...e the rubber cover to its original position 9 Tighten the locknut at the brake lever Adjusting the brake pedal free play Measure the brake pedal free play as shown If the free play is incorrect adjust...

Page 140: ...e locknut 5 Install the panel EBU24232 Axle boots The axle boots must be checked for damage at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart Check the axle boots for tears or damage If any...

Page 141: ...justing nut in direction a To make the brake light come on later turn the adjusting nut in direction b EBU24905 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation and the condition of all control ca bl...

Page 142: ...in cold weather If the control cables are frozen or do not work smoothly you could be unable to control the ATV which could lead to an accident or collision EBU28712 Checking and lubricating the front...

Page 143: ...e pedal pivot remove panel G See page 9 9 EBU24965 Checking the wheel hub bearings The front and rear wheel hub bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart If...

Page 144: ...eriodic maintenance chart Have a Yamaha dealer replace the stabilizer bush es if necessary EBU25055 Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots The rear knuckle pivots must be lubricated at the intervals spec...

Page 145: ...ng shaft The steering shaft must be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the pe riodic maintenance chart YFM70KDXM YFM70KDHM YFM70KPAM YFM70KPHM YFM70KPSM 1 Grease nipple Recomm...

Page 146: ...ler WARNING EWB02161 Battery electrolyte is poisonous and danger ous as it contains sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Always shield your eyes when wor...

Page 147: ...e main switch must be off and the negative lead must be disconnected be fore the positive lead ECB01002 5 Pull the battery out of its compartment 1 Front carrier 2 Carrier bolt upper 1 Carrier bolt un...

Page 148: ...it and then place it in a cool dry place If the battery will be stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary NOTICE ECB00942 Always keep the battery...

Page 149: ...e battery before installing it EBU30525 Replacing a fuse 1 Positive battery lead red 2 Negative battery lead black Tightening torques Carrier bolt upper 34 N m 3 4 kgf m 25 lb ft Carrier bolt lower 34...

Page 150: ...n off the main switch when checking or replacing a fuse 1 Headlight fuse 2 Signaling system fuse 3 Radiator fan motor fuse 4 Ignition fuse 5 Auxiliary DC jack fuse 6 Spare fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Headlight...

Page 151: ...e to the electrical system which could lead to a fire EWB02173 4 Turn on the main switch and start the engine Specified fuses Main fuse 40 0 A Headlight fuse 10 0 A YFM70KDHM YFM70KDXM 15 0 A YFM70KPA...

Page 152: ...eplace it with the specified bulb as follows Left and right headlight bulbs 1 Remove the cover at the rear of the headlight by pulling it off 2 Remove the bulb cover by pulling it off 3 Remove the soc...

Page 153: ...by pushing it in and turning it clockwise 7 Install the bulb cover and the cover at the rear of the headlight NOTICE Make sure the bulb cover is securely fitted over the sock et and seated properly E...

Page 154: ...cy of the glass luminosity of the bulb and bulb life Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner ECB00653 6 Install the socket by pushing it in and...

Page 155: ...g a headlight beam NOTICE ECB00691 It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment To raise a headlight beam turn the headlight beam adjusting screw in direction a To lower a headlight be...

Page 156: ...s 1 Remove the brake tail light bulb holder to gether with the bulb by turning it counter clockwise 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counterclockwise 1 Handlebar mounted lig...

Page 157: ...d place a suitable stand under the frame 4 Remove the nuts from the wheel 5 Remove the wheel EBU36243 Installing a wheel 1 Install the wheel with the arrow mark pointing in the forward rotating direct...

Page 158: ...a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the ATV properly Use only genuine Yamaha replacement parts Im itation parts may look like Yamaha...

Page 159: ...the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV The engine does not start Check...

Page 160: ...nded 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 reservoi...

Page 161: ...on dry out the linings EWB02312 NOTICE Excessive wa ter pressure may cause water seepage and deterioration of wheel bearings brakes transmission seals and electrical devices Many expensive repair bill...

Page 162: ...e following steps to protect the en gine from internal corrosion a Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug b Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore c Install the spark plug cap ont...

Page 163: ...10 3 10 8 Remove the battery and fully charge it See page 9 53 UB5K12E0 book Page 3 Thursday April 23 2020 2 45 PM...

Page 164: ...2 m 10 50 ft Maximum water depth 35 cm 14 in Weight Curb weight 299 0 kg 659 lb B6KC B6KF 311 0 kg 686 lb BGF4 BGF6 BGFC 324 0 kg 714 lb BGF9 Loading Maximum load 240 0 kg 530 lb Total weight of ride...

Page 165: ...CC SHAFT PL 32 or SAE 80 API GL 4 Hypoid gear oil 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 maximu...

Page 166: ...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 MU19 Rear tire Size AT25 x 10 12 Manufacturer model MAXXIS MU20 Tire air pressur...

Page 167: ...Battery Model YTX20L BS Voltage capacity 12 V 18 0 Ah Lights Headlight T19L 30 0 W 30 0 W Handlebar mounted light T15H 35 0 W 36 5 W YFM70KPAM YFM70KPHM YFM70KPSM Brake tail light 21 0 W 5 0 W Meter...

Page 168: ...ltage warning light LED YFM70KPAM YFM70KPHM YFM70KPSM Fuses Main fuse 40 0 A Headlight fuse 10 0 A YFM70KDHM YFM70KDXM 15 0 A YFM70KPAM YFM70KPHM YFM70KPSM Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Ignition fuse 1...

Page 169: ...Emission Control Information label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifications related to exhaust emissions as required by federal law state law and Environ ment Can...

Page 170: ...se of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoper...

Page 171: ...he maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work MAINTENANCE INTERVAL DATE OF SERVICE MILEAGE SERVICING DEALER NAME AND ADDRESS REMARKS month km mi hours 1 240 150 20 3 1...

Page 172: ...repairs at such dealer s place of business 2 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A also warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser of each applicable mo...

Page 173: ...pon your request at any later date 3 Each Yamaha ATV dealer is held responsible for his setup service and war ranty repair work Q Is the warranty transferable to second owners A Yes The remainder of t...

Page 174: ...to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives...

Page 175: ...t 90 days after you buy your Yamaha See your dealer today A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your VIN number vehicle identification number We ll be happy to he...

Page 176: ...teners 6 7 Cleaning 10 1 Coolant 6 3 9 28 Coolant temperature warning light 5 3 D Differential gear lock indicators YFM70KPAM YFM70KPHM YFM70KPSM 5 5 Differential gear oil 6 3 9 26 Drive lever 2WD 4WD...

Page 177: ...icator light 5 2 Noise regulation 12 2 O On Command drive switch 4WD LOCK YFM70KPAM YFM70KPHM YFM70KPSM 5 15 Override switch YFM70KPAM YFM70KPHM YFM70KPSM 5 13 Owner s Manuals and Tool Kit 9 2 P Panel...

Page 178: ...harts 9 66 V Valve clearance 9 41 V belt case drain plug 9 40 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 12 1 Vehicle identification number 1 1 W Warranty extended 12 6 Warranty limited 12 4 Wheel hub...

Page 179: ...right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha enginee...

Page 180: ...trol Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH NEVER operate without proper training or instruction at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions on public roads a collision can occ...

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