suspension YAMAHA GRIZZLY 450 2012 Owners Manual

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EBU18962Front carrier
Do not exceed the load limit of 40.0 kg (88 lb) for
the front carrier.
Do not exceed the maximum load of 210.0 kg
(463 lb) for the ATV.EBU18972Rear carrier
Do not exceed the load limit of 80.0 kg (176 lb)
for the rear carrier.
Do not exceed the maximum load of 210.0 kg
(463 lb) for the ATV.EBU19146Adjusting the front and rear shock ab-
sorber assemblies The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and the riding conditions.
WARNING
EWB00400Always adjust the shock absorber assemblies
on the left and right side to the same setting.
Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling
and loss of stability, which could lead to an ac-
cident.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
Turn the spring preload adjusting ring in direction
(a) to increase the spring preload and thereby
harden the suspension, and in direction (b) to de-
crease the spring preload and thereby soften the
suspension.
Align the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring
with the position indicator on the shock absorber.TIPA special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
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Front wheel:Wheel type:YFM450FAPB Panel wheel
YFM45FGPB (cast wheel model) Cast wheel
YFM45FGPB (panel wheel model) Panel wheel
YFM45FGPHB Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:YFM450FAPB Panel wheel
YFM45FGPB (cast wheel model) Cast wheel
YFM45FGPB (panel wheel model) Panel wheel
YFM45FGPHB Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 7.5ATFront brake:Type:Disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Wet multiple disc brake
Operation: Left hand and right foot operationFront suspension:Type:
Double wishbone Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 160 mm (6.3 in)
Rear suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180 mm (7.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:DC CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 18.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light: 12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
EL (Electroluminescent)
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