cooling YAMAHA GRIZZLY 450 2010 User Guide

8-63
8 Engine overheating
WARNING
EWB02290Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before removing the radiator cap. You could be burned by
hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure. Always put a thick rag over the cap when opening.
Allow any remaining pressure to escape before completely removing the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the rec-
ommended coolant as soon as possible.Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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10-2
10
Type:
SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-
50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
Final gear oil:Type:
YFM450FAZ Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear
Oil (Part No.: ACC-SHAFT-LU-00)
YFM45FGHZ Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear
Oil
YFM45FGZ Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear
Oil
Quantity:
0.50 L (0.53 US qt, 0.44 Imp.qt)Differential gear oil:Type:
YFM450FAZ Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear
Oil (Part No.: ACC-SHAFT-LU-00) or SAE 80 API GL-4
Hypoid gear oil
YFM45FGHZ Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear
Oil or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
YFM45FGZ Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear
Oil or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.23 L (0.24 US qt, 0.20 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.30 L (1.37 US qt, 1.14 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet element
-20 -10 0
1020 304050 ˚C
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
SAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
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IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning light .................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7KKey identification number ............................................. 11-1LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-6
Low-range indicator light ................................................ 4-3MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2
Multi-function display ...................................................... 4-4NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOn-Command differential gear lock switch .................... 4-8
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch ........................... 4-7
Override switch .............................................................. 4-6
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1PPanels, removing and installing ..................................... 8-9
Park indicator light .......................................................... 4-3
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RRear knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................... 8-50Recoil starter ................................................................ 4-13
Reverse indicator light .................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1
SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-18
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear ............................................................................ 4-21
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-33
Spark plug, checking .................................................... 8-14
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-11
Stabilizer bushes, checking .......................................... 8-50
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-17
Start switch ..................................................................... 4-6
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................. 8-50
Storage ........................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartments ................................................. 4-19TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-57
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-37
Throttle lever ......................................................... 4-11, 5-4
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-61
Troubleshooting charts ................................................. 8-62VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-38
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-35
V-belt cooling duct check hose .................................... 8-35
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-49
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