lock YAMAHA GRIZZLY 350 2008 Owners Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments ............................ 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ................................................ 4-1
Indicator lights and warning light ................ 4-2
Speedometer .............................................. 4-3
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-4
Throttle lever .............................................. 4-6
Speed limiter .............................................. 4-7
Front brake lever ........................................ 4-8
Rear brake lever ......................................... 4-8
Brake pedal ................................................ 4-9
Parking brake ............................................. 4-9
Drive select lever ...................................... 4-10
Recoil starter ............................................ 4-10Fuel tank cap ............................................4-11
Fuel ...........................................................4-11
Fuel cock ..................................................4-13
Starter (choke) ..........................................4-14
Steering lock .............................................4-15
Seat ..........................................................4-15
Storage compartment ...............................4-16
Front carrier ..............................................4-17
Rear carrier ...............................................4-17
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies ..............................................4-17
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly .................................................4-19
Catalytic converter ....................................4-20
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Pre-operation check list ..............................5-1
Fuel .............................................................5-3
Engine oil ....................................................5-3
Final gear oil ...............................................5-3
Differential gear oil (4WD model).................5-3
Front and rear brakes .................................5-3
Throttle lever ...............................................5-4
Tires ............................................................5-4

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EBU17712Controls and instrumentsNOTE:The ATV you have purchased may differ slightlyfrom the figures shown in this manual.1. Rear brake lever
2. Left handlebar switches
3. Starter (choke)
4. Parking brake lock plate
5. Drive select lever
6. Speedometer
7. Main switch
8. Fuel tank cap
9. Right handlebar switch
10.On-Command four-wheel-drive switch (4WD model)
11.Throttle lever
12.Front brake lever
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Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be
sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it returns
to the idle position as soon as the lever is released.
WARNING
EWB00250Malfunction of the throttle could make it diffi-
cult to speed up or slow down when you need
to. This could cause an accident. Check the op-
eration of the throttle lever before you start the
engine. If the throttle does not work smoothly,
check for the cause. Correct the problem be-fore riding the ATV or consult a Yamaha dealer.
EBU18321Speed limiter Your ATV was delivered with an adjustable speed
limiter. The speed limiter keeps the throttle from
fully opening, even when the throttle lever is
pushed to the maximum.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the maximum engine power avail-
able and the maximum speed of the ATV, turn
the adjusting screw in direction (a). To de-
crease the maximum engine power available
and the maximum speed of the ATV, turn the
adjusting screw in direction (b).
1. Throttle lever
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting screw
3. No more than 12 mm (0.47 in)

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4 3. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING
EWB00240Improper adjustment of the speed limiter and
throttle could cause throttle cable damage or
improper throttle operation. You could lose
control, have an accident or be injured. Do not
turn the adjusting screw out more than 12 mm
(0.47 in) or the throttle cable could be dam-
aged. Always make sure the throttle lever free
play is adjusted to 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in).(See page 8-25.)EBU18391Front brake lever The front brake lever is located on the right handle-
bar. To apply the front brake, pull the brake lever
toward the handlebar grip.
EBU18401Rear brake lever The rear brake lever is located on the left handle-
bar. To apply the rear brake, pull the brake lever to-
ward the handlebar grip.1. Front brake lever

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EBUM0030Brake pedal The brake pedal is located on the right side of the
ATV.
This model is equipped with a unified brake sys-
tem.
When pressing down on the brake pedal, the brak-
ing force is applied to the rear brake and a portion
of the front brakes. For full braking performance,
apply both the front brake lever and the brake ped-
al simultaneously.
EBU18460Parking brake Use the parking brake before starting the engine or
parking the ATV, especially on a slope. Apply the
rear brake lever and push down the lock plate to
apply the parking brake. Squeeze the rear brake
lever to release the parking brake.
1. Rear brake lever
1. Brake pedal

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4
WARNING
EWB00220
Always set the parking brake before starting
the engine. The ATV could start moving un-
expectedly if the parking brake is not ap-
plied. This could cause loss of control or a
collision.
Always be sure you have released the park-
ing brake before you begin to ride. The brake
could overheat if you ride the ATV without re-
leasing the parking brake. You could lose
braking performance which could cause an
accident. You could also wear out the brakesprematurely.
EBU18581Drive select lever The drive select lever is used to shift your ATV into
the forward, neutral and reverse positions. See the
“Operating the drive select lever and driving in re-
verse” section on page 6-3 for the drive select lever
operation.EBU18670Recoil starter Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until en-
gagement can be felt. Then pull forcefully, being
careful not to pull the rope all the way out.
1. Parking brake lock plate
1. Drive select lever

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WARNING
EWB00340Shift the drive select lever into the neutral po-
sition and apply the parking brake before start-
ing the engine, otherwise the ATV could start
to move unexpectedly, which could cause anaccident.EBU18720Fuel tank cap Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
EBU18752Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler tube as
shown.
1. Recoil starter
1. Fuel tank cap

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EBU28010Steering lock To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebar all the way to either side.
2. Open the steering lock cap, and then insert
the steering lock key.
3. Turn the key 1/8 turn counterclockwise, push
it in, and then turn the key 1/8 turn clockwise.
4. Check that the steering is locked, remove the
key, and then close the steering lock cap.To unlock the steering
1. Open the steering lock cap, and then insert
the key.
2. Turn the key 1/8 turn counterclockwise to re-
lease the lock.
3. Remove the key, and then close the steering
lock cap.
EBU18880Seat To remove the seat
Pull the seat lock lever upward and pull up the seat
at the rear.
1. Steering lock cap
2. Steering lock
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1. Seat
2. Seat lock lever

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6 polish themselves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged full-throttle
operation or any condition that might result in en-
gine overheating must be avoided.
0–160 km (0–100 mi) or 0–10 hours
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2 throttle. Vary
the speed of the ATV regularly. Do not operate it at
one set throttle position.
160–320 km (100–200 mi) or 10–20 hours
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4 throttle. Rev
the engine freely, but do not use full throttle at any
time.
320 km (200 mi) or 20 hours and beyond
The ATV can now be operated normally.
CAUTION:ECB00220If any engine trouble should occur during the
engine break-in period, immediately have aYamaha dealer check the ATV.
EBU20700Parking When parking the ATV, stop the engine, shift the
drive select lever into the forward position, apply
the parking brake, and then turn the fuel cock to
“OFF”.EBU20760Parking on a slope
WARNING
EWB00830Avoid parking on hills or other inclines. Park-
ing 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 on an1. Parking brake lock plate

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6incline, place the ATV transversely across the
incline, shift the drive select lever to the for-
ward position, stop the engine, apply the park-
ing brake, and then block the front and rear
wheels with rocks or other objects.
Do not park the ATV at all on hills that are so
steep you could not walk up them easily.
1. Bring the ATV to a stop by applying the brakes
in the forward position.
2. Stop the engine.
3. With the rear brake lever and pedal applied,
apply the parking brake, and then slowly re-
lease the brake pedal.
EBU20910Accessories and loading EBU20920Accessories
Accessories can affect the handling and control of
your ATV. Keep the following in mind when consid-
ering an accessory or operating an ATV which has
accessories.
Choose only accessories designed for your
ATV. Your Yamaha dealer has a variety of gen-
uine Yamaha accessories. Other accessories
may also be available on the market. However,
it is not possible for Yamaha to test all non-
Yamaha accessories, nor control over their qual-
ity or suitability. Choose a genuine Yamaha ac-
cessory, or one that is equivalent in design and
quality.
Accessories should be rigidly and securely
mounted. An accessory which can shift position
or come off while you are riding could affect your
ability to control the ATV.
Do not mount an accessory where it could inter-
fere with your ability to control the ATV. Exam-
ples include (but are not limited to) a heavy or
bulky object attached to the handlebars which