tires YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 2005 Owners Manual

Chain ..................................................5-15
Throttle lever ......................................5-15
Fittings and fasteners .........................5-15
Lights ..................................................5-17
Switches .............................................5-17
Battery ................................................5-17
Tires ...................................................5-19
How to measure tire pressure ............5-23
Tire wear limit .....................................5-25
OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ......................6-11
Warming up ........................................6-11
Drive select lever operation and reverse
driving ...............................................6-13
Engine break-in ..................................6-19Parking ...............................................6-23
Parking on a slope ..............................6-25
Accessories and loading ....................6-27
Riding Your ATV ......................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV.....................7-3
Ride with care and good
judgement ...........................................7-5
Be careful where you ride ...................7-29
Turning your ATV ...............................7-41
Climbing uphill ....................................7-45
Riding downhill ...................................7-57
Crossing a slope .................................7-61
Crossing through shallow water .........7-65
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ...........................7-71
What to do if .......................................7-75
What to do ..........................................7-751
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S Set with tires cold.
Bei kalten Reifen.
Ajuste con los
neumáticos en frío.
Pneus à froid.Impostare a pneumatici
freddi.
Wanneer de banden
koud zijn.
Regular com pneus
frios.
Ställ in med kalla däck. 20 kPa
0.20 kgf/cm
2
2.9 psi25 kPa
0.25 kgf/cm
2
3.6 psi
3FA-21696-M0
5For Europe
Pour la Europe
Para Europe
5For Oceania
Pour l’Océania
Para Oceanía
1C5-21696-00
1C5-2156A-00
MODEL YFM125A
POWER: 6.5 kW
DRY WEIGHT: 139 kg
7For Europe
Pour la Europe
Para Europe 6For U.K.
Pour le Royaume-Uni.
Para Reino Unido
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8Never operate an ATV in fast flowing 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 let friction dry out the
linings.
8Always be sure there are no obstacles or peo-
ple behind you when you operate in reverse.
When it is safe to proceed in reverse, go
slowly.
8Always use the size and type tires specified in
this manual.
Always maintain proper tire pressure as
described in this manual.
8Never modify an ATV through improper instal-
lation or use of accessories.
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5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes• Check operation, condition and free play. 5-5 – 5-7,
• Adjust if necessary. 8-47 – 8-59
Fuel • Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.5-7 – 5-11
Engine oil and• Check oil level. 5-11 – 5-15,
final transmission oil• Fill with oil if necessary. 8-13 – 8-25
Drive chain• Check chain slack and condition.
5-15, 8-61 – 8-69
• Adjust if necessary.
Throttle• Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-15
Wheels and tires• Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-19 – 5-25, 8-75
Fittings and fasteners• Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-15
Battery• Check fluid level.
5-17, 8-77 – 8-83
• Fill with distilled water if necessary.
Lights and switches• Check for proper operation. 5-17, 8-87 – 8-93
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Tires
Always use the recommended tires.
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Use of improper tires on this ATV, or opera-
tion of this ATV with improper or uneven tire
pressure, may cause loss of control, increas-
ing your risk of accident.
Pay attention to the following.
1. The tires listed below have been
approved by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for
this model. Other tire combinations are
not recommended.
2. The tires should be set to the recom-
mended pressure:
8Recommended tire pressure
Front 20 kPa (0.20 kgf/cm
2, 0.20 bar)
Rear 25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm2, 0.25 bar)
Manufacturer Size Type
Front DUNLOP AT20 ×7–8 KT536A
Rear DUNLOP AT22 ×10–8 KT537A
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8Check and adjust tire pressures when
the tires are cold.
8Tire pressures must be equal on both
sides.
3. Tire pressure below the minimum speci-
fied could cause the tire to dislodge from
the rim under severe riding conditions.
The following are minimums:
Front 17 kPa (0.17 kgf/cm
2, 0.17 bar)
Rear 22 kPa (0.22 kgf/cm2, 0.22 bar)
4. Use no more than the following pres-
sures when seating the tire beads.
Front 250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm
2, 2.5 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm2, 2.5 bar)
Higher pressures may cause the tire to
burst. Inflate the tires very slowly and
carefully. Fast inflation could cause the
tire to burst.
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How to measure tire pressure
Use the low-pressure tire gauge.
NOTE:
The low-pressure tire gauge is included as stan-
dard equipment. Make two measurements of the
tire pressure and use the second reading. Dust
or dirt in the gauge could cause the first reading
to be incorrect.
Set pressure with tires cold.
Set tire pressures to the following specifications:
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1. Low-pressure tire gauge1. Manomètre basse pression pour pneus1. Manómetro de baja presión
20 kPa
(0.20 kgf/cm2,
0.20 bar) 17 kPa
(0.17 kgf/cm2,
0.17 bar) 23 kPa
(0.23 kgf/cm2,
0.23 bar)
Recommended
pressureMinimum Maximum
25 kPa
(0.25 kgf/cm2,
0.25 bar) 22 kPa
(0.22 kgf/cm2,
0.22 bar) 28 kPa
(0.28 kgf/cm2,
0.28 bar) Front
Rear
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Always use the size and type tires specified
in the Owner’s Manual for this vehicle on
pages 5-19–5-21. Always maintain proper tire
pressure as described in the Owner’s Manual
on page 5-23. Use of improper tires on this
ATV, or operation of this ATV with improper
or uneven tire pressure, may cause loss of
control, increasing your risk of an accident.
Do not operate at speeds too fast for your
skills or the conditions.
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Always go at a speed that is proper for the
terrain, visibility and operating conditions,
and your experience. Operating this ATV at
speeds too fast for your skills or the condi-
tions increases your chances of losing con-
trol of the ATV, which can result in an acci-
dent.
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With the engine idling, return the starter knob to
the closed position and shift the drive select
lever into the forward position. Then release the
parking brake. Apply the throttle slowly and
smoothly. The centrifugal clutch will engage and
you will start to accelerate. If the throttle is
applied too abruptly, the front wheels may lift off
the ground resulting in a loss of directional con-
trol. Avoid higher speeds until you are thorough-
ly familiar with the operation of your ATV.
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. Improper use of the brakes can cause
the tires to lose traction, reducing control and
increasing the possibility of an accident.
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CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER
The ATV can be used to cross slow moving,
shallow water of up to a maximum of 20 cm (7.9
inches) in depth. Before entering the water,
choose your path carefully. Enter where there is
no sharp drop off, and avoid rocks or other
obstacles which may be slippery or upset the
ATV. Drive slowly and carefully.
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Never operate this ATV in fast flowing water
or in water deeper than that specified in your
Owner’s Manual. Remember that wet brakes
may have reduced stopping ability. Test your
brakes after leaving water. If necessary,
apply them several times to let friction dry
out the linings. If the ATV is operated
through deep or fast flowing water, the tires
may float, causing loss of traction and loss
of control, which could lead to an accident.
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