key YAMAHA GRIZZLY 450 2010 Owners Manual

EBU17330
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
EBU17342FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
* Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential per-
sonal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this sym-
bol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EBU17760Main switch The positions of the main switch are as follows:
ON
All electrical systems are supplied with power. The
headlights 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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EBU18036Multi-function display The multi-function display is equipped with the fol-
lowing:
a speedometer
an odometer
two tripmeters (which show the distance trav-
eled since they were last set to zero)
a clock

an hour meter (which shows the total time the
engine has been running)
Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “TRIP/ODO” button switches the dis-
play between the odometer mode “ODO” and the
tripmeter modes “TRIP A” and “TRIP B” in the fol-
lowing order:
ODO → TRIP A → TRIP B → ODO
To reset a tripmeter, select it by pushing the
“TRIP/ODO” button, and then push the
“TRIP/ODO” button for at least three seconds. The
tripmeters can be used to estimate the distance
that can be traveled with a full tank of fuel. This in-
formation will enable you to plan future fuel stops.TIPPushing and holding in the “TRIP/ODO” button,
and turning the key to “ON” while the button is
pushed, switches the display between “mph” and
“km/h”.Clock mode
Pushing the“/” button switches the display
between the clock mode “CLOCK” and the hour
meter mode “HOUR” in the following order:
CLOCK → HOUR → CLOCK
1. Speedometer
2.“H” button
3.“M” button
4. Clock/Hour meter
5. Odometer/Tripmeter A/Tripmeter B
6.“TRIP/ODO” button
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EBU19880
OPERATION
EBU19901Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before riding
the ATV. If there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB00631Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become
familiar with all controls in order to help pre-
vent any loss of control, which could cause an
accident or injury.EBU20054Starting a cold engine NOTICEECB00150See the “Engine break-in” section on page 6-5
prior to operating the engine for the first time.1. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
2. Turn the key to “ON” and the engine stop
switch to“”.3. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral or
park position. The corresponding indicator
light should come on. If the indicator light does
not come on, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
TIPThe engine can be started under the following con-
ditions:
The drive select lever is in the neutral or park po-
sition.
The rear brake lever is applied with the drive se-
lect lever in any position. However, it is recom-
mended to shift into the neutral or park position
before starting the engine.4. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the fig-
ure:
Position (1):
Cold engine start with ambient temperature
below 5 °C (40 °F).
Position (2):
Cold engine start with ambient temperature
between 0 °C (30 °F) and 30 °C (90 °F).
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If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off all electrical
circuits.
NOTICEECB00640To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing a
fuse.
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse
1. Headlight fuse
2. Ignition fuse
3. Auxiliary DC jack fuse
4. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Backup fuse (for odometer and clock)
7. Spare fuse
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8 2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the spec-
ified rating, and never use a substitute ob-
ject in place of the proper fuse. An
improper fuse or a substitute object can
cause damage to the electrical system,
which could lead to a fire.
[EWB02172]
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical
circuits to check if the devices operate.4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.
EBU25481Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the cover at the rear of the headlight
by pulling it off.
2. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover by
pulling it off. Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A1. Cover at the rear of the headlight
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EBU26000
CONSUMER INFORMATION
EBU26012Identification numbers Record the key identification number, vehicle iden-
tification number and model label information in
the spaces provided below for assistance when or-
dering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for ref-
erence in case the ATV is stolen.
KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EBU26020Key identification number
The key identification number is stamped into the
key. Record this number in the space provided and
use it for reference when ordering a new key.EBU26041Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped into
the frame.1. Key identification number
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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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