check oil YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 2009 User Guide

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minutes while checking the transmission for
oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn
off the engine and check for the cause.
8. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil lev-
el and correct it if necessary.
EBU23841
Cleaning the engine and V-belt case air
filter elements
Both air filter elements should be cleaned at the
specified intervals in the periodic maintenance
chart.
Engine air filter element
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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. Remove the seat. (See page 4-9.)
2. Remove the breather hose, and then loosen
the clamp screw.
1. Check hose
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6. Wash the sponge material gently but thor-
oughly in solvent.
WARNING

EWB01940
Always use parts cleaning solvent to clean the
sponge material. Never use low-flash-point
solvents or gasoline to clean the sponge mate-
rial because the engine could catch fire or ex-
plode.
7. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the spongematerial and let it dry.
NOTICE
ECB00440
Do not twist the sponge material when squeez-
ing it.
8. Check the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
9. Apply a quality foam air filter oil to the sponge
material.
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The sponge material should be wet but not drip-
ping.
10. Pull the sponge material over the air filter ele-
1. Bolt
2. Washer
3. Sponge material
4. Air filter element frame
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NOTICE

ECB00560
The drive chain must be lubricated after wash-
ing the ATV or riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene and a
small soft brush.
NOTICE

ECB00570
To prevent damaging the O-rings, do not clean
the drive chain with steam cleaners, high-pres-
sure washers or inappropriate solvents.
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant.NOTICE
ECB00580
Do not use engine oil or any other lubricants
for the drive chain, as they may contain sub-
stances that could damage the O-rings.
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Checking and lubricating the cables
The operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-
essary. If a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace
it.WARNING

EWB02130
Inspect cables frequently and replace if dam-
aged. Corrosion can result when the cable
sheaths become damaged, and cables can
also become frayed or kinked, which could re-
strict the operation of controls and lead to an
1. O-ring
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Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil

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Antidote:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg
or vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes or other sources of ig-
nition away. Ventilate when charging or using
in an enclosed space.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
4. Check and, if necessary, tighten the battery
lead connections and correct the breather
hose routing.
To store the battery
If the ATV will not be used for more than one
month, the battery will need to be removed and
stored as follows.
1. Disconnect the negative lead first and then the
positive lead.2. Remove the battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE
ECB00600
Do not leave or store the battery on its side.
3. If the battery will be stored for more than two
months, check the specific gravity of the elec-
trolyte at least once a month and fully charge
the battery whenever necessary.
1. Battery
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Positive battery lead (red)
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with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark
plug, and then install the spark plug and
the spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting
points of all levers and pedals.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air
pressure, and then block up the ATV so that
all of its wheels are off the ground. Alternative-
ly, turn the wheels a little every month in order
to prevent the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to
prevent moisture from entering it.
9. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store
it in a cool, dry place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less than 0 °C (30
°F) or more than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more in-
formation on storing the battery, see page
8-38.
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Make any necessary repairs before storing the
ATV.

INDEX
A
Accessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter elements, engine and V-belt filter cleaning ..... 8-15
B
Battery .................................................................. 5-6
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8-38
Brake lever free play, adjusting the front...................... 8-25
Brake lever free play (rear), adjusting .......................... 8-30
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-4
Brake lever, rear............................................................. 4-4
Brake levers, checking and lubricating......................... 8-36
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3
Brake shoes, checking the front and rear .................... 8-24
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-35
Carburetor, adjusting.................................................... 8-22
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-10
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-10
Chassis fasteners........................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
D
Drive chain ..................................................................... 5-4
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-34
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-32
Drive select lever............................................................ 4-6
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
E
Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-22
Engine oil ............................................................... 5-3
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8-9
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2
F
Front knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................... 8-37
Fuel ........................................................................ 4-6
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5-3
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-7
Fuel tank cap.................................................................. 4-6
Fuse, replacing............................................................. 8-41
H
Handlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting............................................ 8-44
Headlight bulb, replacing.............................................. 8-42
I
Identification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights ................................................................ 4-1
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6
K
Key identification number ............................................. 11-1
L
Label locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-2

M
Main switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2
N
Neutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-1
O
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1
P
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake ................................................................. 4-5
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
Pre-operation check list.................................................. 5-1
R
Reverse indicator light.................................................... 4-1
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1
S
Safety information .......................................................... 1-1
Seat ................................................................................ 4-9
Spark plug, checking ...................................................... 8-8
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-3
Starter (choke) ............................................................... 4-9
Start switch..................................................................... 4-2
Steering shaft, lubricating............................................. 8-38
Storage........................................................................... 9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots.......................................................................... 8-36
T
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-44
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-23
Throttle lever .......................................................... 4-3
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5-4
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-5
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Tire wear limit ................................................................. 5-6
Transmission oil ................................................... 5-3
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Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-47
Troubleshooting chart .................................................. 8-48
V
Valve clearance............................................................ 8-24
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-21
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1
W
Wheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-36
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-46
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-45