light YAMAHA GRIZZLY 350 2009 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 .............................................. 4-9
Speed limiter ............................................ 4-10
Front brake lever ...................................... 4-11
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ............. 4-11
Parking brake ........................................... 4-12
Drive select lever ...................................... 4-12
Recoil starter ............................................ 4-13
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 4-13Fuel ...........................................................4-14
Fuel cock ..................................................4-15
Starter (choke) ..........................................4-16
Seat ..........................................................4-17
Storage compartment ...............................4-18
Front carrier ..............................................4-19
Rear carrier ...............................................4-19
Adjusting the front and rear shock
absorber assemblies ...............................4-19
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 ......................................5-3
Front and rear brakes .................................5-3
Throttle lever ...............................................5-4
Tires ............................................................5-4
Measuring the tire pressure ........................5-5
Tire wear limit .............................................5-6
Chassis fasteners .......................................5-6
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Adjusting the brake pedal and rear brake
lever free play and checking the brake
pedal position ......................................... 8-32
Axle boots ................................................ 8-36
Brake light switches ................................. 8-37
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-38
Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake levers .................................... 8-38
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-39
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-39
Lubricating the drive shaft universal
joint ......................................................... 8-39
Checking the stabilizer bushes ................ 8-40
Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots ........... 8-40
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-40
Battery ...................................................... 8-41
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-43
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-45
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-46
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-47
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-47
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-47
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-49
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 8-50CLEANING AND STORAGE ..........................9-1
Cleaning ......................................................9-1
Storage .......................................................9-2
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................11-1
Identification numbers ...............................11-1
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1nition such as the pilot lights of water heat-
ers and clothes dryers. Gasoline can catch
fire and you could be burned.

When transporting the ATV in another vehi-
cle, be sure it is kept upright and that the fuel
cock is in the “OFF” position. Otherwise, fuel
may leak out of the carburetor or fuel tank.
Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline
vapor, or get some gasoline in your eyes,
seek medical help immediately. If gasoline
spills on your skin, wash with soap and wa-
ter. If gasoline spills on your clothing,change your clothes.
WARNING
EWB00070Always operate your ATV in an area with ade-
quate ventilation. Never start or run the engine
in a closed area. Exhaust fumes are poisonous
and may cause loss of consciousness anddeath within a short time.
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DESCRIPTION
EBU17690Left view
EBU17700Right view
1. Front shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
2. Fuel cock
3. Throttle stop screw
4. Fuses
5. Battery
6. Rear shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
7. Recoil starter
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Oil filter cartridge
10.V-belt cooling duct check hose
1. Spark arrester
2. Storage compartment and tool kit
3. Air filter case
4. Spark plug
5. Rear brake light switch
6. Brake pedal
7. V-belt case drain plug
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EBU17712Controls and instruments
TIPThe ATV you have purchased may differ slightlyfrom the figures shown in this manual.
1. Rear brake lever
2. Handlebar switches
3. Starter (choke)
4. Parking brake lock plate
5. Horn switch
6. Drive select lever
7. Speedometer
8. Main switch
9. Fuel tank cap
10.On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock
switch
11.Throttle lever
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EBU17770Main switch The positions of the main switch are as follows:
ON
All electrical systems are supplied with power. The
headlights, meter lighting and taillight come on
when the light switch is on, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
1. Main switch
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EBU17813Indicator lights and warning light EBU28331Reverse indicator light “REVERSE”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the reverse position.
Furthermore, this indicator light flashes:
when the override switch is being pushed,
when the engine is being raced for 10 seconds
or more.
TIPIf the indicator light flashes under any other circum-
stances or the speedometer does not show the
speed while riding, have a Yamaha dealer checkthe speed sensor circuit.EBU17870Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the neutral position.EBU26931Oil temperature warning light“”
This warning light comes on when the engine over-
heats. When this occurs, stop the engine as soon
as it is safe to do so, and allow it to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ON”, with the engine
stop switch set to“”, and then pushing the start
switch.
If the warning light does not come on while the start
switch is being pushed, then go off after the start
switch is released, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
1. Reverse indicator light “REVERSE”
2. Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”
3. Oil temperature warning light“”
4. On-Command differential gear lock indicator light“”
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4 If the warning light stays on, allow the engine to
cool. If the warning light stays on when the engine
is cool, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
NOTICEECB00010
The engine may overheat if the ATV is over-
loaded. In this case, reduce the load to spec-
ification.
Start the engine after making sure that the
warning light is out. Continuous use while
the warning light is on may cause damage tothe engine.EBU17952On-Command four-wheel-drive indicator
light“”
This indicator light comes on when the On-Com-
mand four-wheel-drive switch is set to the “4WD”
position.TIPDue to the synchronizing mechanism in the differ-
ential gear case, the light may not come on untilthe ATV starts moving.
EBU28341On-Command differential gear lock indicator
light“”
This indicator light and the On-Command four-
wheel-drive indicator light“” come on when the
On-Command differential gear lock switch is set to
the “LOCK” position.EBU18020Speedometer The speedometer shows the riding speed. This
speedometer is equipped with an odometer and a
tripmeter. The tripmeter can be reset to “0” with the
reset knob. Use the tripmeter to estimate how far
you can ride on a tank of fuel before going to re-
serve. This information will enable you to plan fuel
stops in the future.
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EBU18061Handlebar switches EBU18080Engine stop switch“/”
Set this switch to“” before starting the engine.
The engine stop switch controls the ignition and
stops the engine when it is running. Use this switch
to stop the engine in an emergency situation. The
engine will not start or run when this switch is set
to“”.
1. Reset knob
2. Speedometer
3. Odometer
4. Tripmeter
1. Light switch“/ /OFF”
2. Start switch“”
3. Engine stop switch“/”
4. Override switch “OVERRIDE”
5. Horn switch“”
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EBU18100Start switch“”
Push this switch to crank the engine with the start-
er.NOTICEECB00050See the starting instructions on page 6-1 priorto starting the engine.EBU18160Light switch“//OFF”
Set this switch to“” to turn on the low beams,
the taillight and the meter lighting. Set the switch
to“” to turn on the high beams, the taillight and
the meter lighting. Set the switch to “OFF” to turn
off all the lights.NOTICEECB00040Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time, oth-
erwise the battery may discharge to the point
that the starter motor will not operate properly.
If this should happen, remove the battery andrecharge it.
EBU18170Horn switch“”
Press the switch to sound the horn.EBU28510Override switch “OVERRIDE”
Top speed is normally limited when operating in
differential gear lock. If conditions require more en-
gine power when riding forward, push and hold this
switch to override the differential gear lock speed
limiting function. (See page 4-7.) Releasing the
switch restores the speed limiting function.
While the override switch is pushed, the reverse in-
dicator light “REVERSE” will flash.1. Override switch “OVERRIDE”
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