2016 Yamaha KODIAK 700 Owner's Manual

2016 Yamaha KODIAK 700 Owner's Manual
Posted on 15 Sep, 2015
Model: 2016 Yamaha KODIAK 700
Pages: 180


File size: 5 MB

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Do not attempt to climb hills until you have mastered basic maneuvers on flat ground. Always check the terrain carefully before attempting any hill. In all cases avoid inclines with slippery or loose surfaces, or obstacles that might cause you to lose control. To climb a hill, you need traction, momentum, and steady throttle.

For more traction and control for climbing steeper and/or rougher slopes, select “4WD” or 4WD-LOCK (“DIFF. LOCK”) (YFM70KPSG). Travel fast enough to maintain momentum, but not so fast that you cannot react to changes in the terrain as you climb. It is important when climbing a hill to make sure that your weight is transferred forward on the ATV.

This can be accomplished by leaning forward and, on steeper inclines, standing on the footboards and leaning forward over the handlebars. Whenever 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 side – there could be another person, an obstacle, or a sharp drop-off. Use common sense and remember that some hills are too steep for you to climb or descend.

If you are climbing a hill and you find that you have not properly judged your ability to make it to the top, you should turn the ATV around while you still have forward motion (provided you have the room to do so) and go down the hill. If your ATV has stalled or stopped and you believe you can continue up the hill, restart carefully to make sure you do not lift the front wheels which could cause you to lose control. If you are unable to continue up the hill, dismount the ATV on the uphill side. Physically turn the ATV around and then descend the hill.

If you start to roll backwards, DO NOT apply either brake abruptly. If you are in “2WD”, apply only the front brake. When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then shift to the park position. If you are in “4WD”, because all wheels are interconnected by the drive train, applying either brake will brake all wheels, therefore, avoid sudden application of either the front or rear brake as the wheels on the uphill side could come off the ground.

The ATV could easily tip over backwards. Apply both the front and rear brakes gradually. When fully stopped, lock shift to the park position and dismount the ATV immediately on the uphill side.

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General
Year 2016
Make Yamaha
Model KODIAK 700
Language English
Pages 180
Filetype PDF (Download)
File size 5 MB

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