engine coolant YAMAHA GRIZZLY 450 2011 User Guide

8-62
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:
YFM450FAPA Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive
Gear Oil (Part No.: ACC-SHAFT-LU-00)
YFM45FGPA Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear
Oil
YFM45FGPHA Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive
Gear Oil
YFM45FGPSA Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive
Gear Oil
Quantity:
0.38 L (0.40 US qt, 0.33 Imp.qt)Differential gear oil:Type:
YFM450FAPA Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive
Gear Oil (Part No.: ACC-SHAFT-LU-00) or SAE 80 API
GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
YFM45FGPA Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive Gear
Oil or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
YFM45FGPHA Yamaha Friction Modified Shaft Drive
Gear Oil or SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
YFM45FGPSA 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):
1.32 L (1.40 US qt, 1.16 Imp.qt)
-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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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Accessories, auxiliary jack ........................................... 4-23
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-30
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-45BBattery .......................................................................... 8-51
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-40
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-40
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-41
Brake lever, front .......................................................... 4-13
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-47
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-46
Brake pads and friction plates, checking ...................... 8-39
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 4-13
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-48
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-38
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-47
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-36
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-22
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-22
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................. 5-3, 8-26
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-3
DDifferential gear oil ................................................ 5-3, 8-24
Drive select lever .......................................................... 4-14
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ......... 8-38
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating ........................... 8-49EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-36
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-17
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-7
EPS warning light ........................................................... 4-3FFinal gear oil .......................................................... 5-3, 8-21
Four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator ............ 4-4
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-15, 5-3
Fuel cock ...................................................................... 4-16
Fuel gauge ..................................................................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap ................................................................ 4-14
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 8-53HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-6
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-56
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-55
High-range indicator light ............................................... 4-2
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