YAMAHA GRIZZLY 450 2013 User Guide

Adjusting the rear brake lever and brake pedal free play, and the brake
pedal height ............................................ 8-41
Axle boots ................................................ 8-47
Brake light switches ................................. 8-48
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-48
Checking and lubricating the front and rear brake levers .................................... 8-49
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ...................................................... 8-49
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-50
Lubricating the drive shaft universal joint ......................................................... 8-50
Checking the stabilizer bushes ................ 8-51
Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots ........... 8-51
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-52
Battery ...................................................... 8-52
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-55
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-58
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-59
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-60
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-61
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-62
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-63
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-64 CLEANING 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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EBU29680
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
EBU30291Read and understand all of the labels on your ATV. These labels contain important information for safe and
proper operation.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, request a replace-
ment label from your Yamaha dealer.
For Europe
67811
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37S-F817R-00< 40 kg
( 88 lbs)
25.0 kPa
0.25 kgf/cm²
3.6 psi 25.0 kPa
0.25 kgf/cm²
3.6 psi
5FU-F816M-M0
1P0-F816P-20
37S-F817R-10< 80 kg
( 176 lbs)
< 5880 N< 600 kgf< 1322 lbf
< 147 N
< 15 kgf
< 33 lbf
37S-F817S-00
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1P0-F816R-00
YAMAHA
1HP-F811R-00
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37S-F816N-00< 0.5 kg
( 1 lb )
37S-F816S-00
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN YFM450FWAD
19.4 kW
281 kg
2012
1CT-F155A-70
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPANYFM450FWAD
19.4 kW
284 kg
2012
1CT-F155A-60
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPANYFM450FWA
19.4 kW
275 kg
2012
1CU-F155A-30
9
10 11 YFM45FGPD
YFM45FGPHD
11 YFM45FGPAD 11 YFM45FGD
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1Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text, then make sure to check
the pictograms that apply to your model.
Read the Owner’s manual.
ALWAYS use an approved helmet and
protective gear.
For ATV Type 1 category Y12, use from 12
years old.
Operation of this ATV by children under the
age of 12 increases the risk of severe injury
or death.
Adult supervision required for children under
age 16.
Use from 16 years old.
Operating this ATV if you are under the age
of 16 increases your chance of severe injury
or death. NEVER use on paved roads.
NEVER carry passengers.
NEVER use with drugs or alcohol.
NEVER store fuel or flammable liquids.
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**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²*.* psi **.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
This pictogram shows trailer Hitch Tow
weight limit. (Combined weight of the trailer
and all cargo in the trailer.)
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
This unit contains high-pressure nitrogen
gas.
Mishandling can cause an explosion. Do not
incinerate, puncture or open.
Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure the tire pressure when the tires are
cold. Turning the ATV in 4WD-LOCK
(“DIFF.LOCK”) takes more effort.
Operate at a slow speed and allow extra
time and distance for maneuvers to avoid
loss of control.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can cause loss of
control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death. This pictogram shows the loading limits
and/or maximum load capacity for this ATV.
Follow all load limits and other loading
guidelines in this manual.
Load may include the driver, passenger,
human protective gear, accessories, goods,
luggage, and all other load related items.
Make sure you do not exceed the load limits.
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
This pictogram shows trailer Hitch Tongue
weight limit. (Weight on the trailer tongue.)
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
******
*** kW
*** kg
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Year of construction
Model Name
Max. Power
Mass In Running Order
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For Oceania
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3
4
57
8
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5880 N
1322(600 kgf)
( 15 kgf)
37S-F151K-00
5FU-F816M-20
25 kPa, (3.6 psi)
25 kPa, (3.6 psi)
22 kPa, (3.2 psi)
22 kPa, (3.2 psi)
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