transmission YAMAHA GRIZZLY 450 2014 Owners Manual

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EBU20291Starting a warm engine Follow the same procedure as for starting a cold
engine, with the exception that the starter (choke)
is not required when the engine is warm. Instead,
start the engine with the throttle slightly open.EBU20441Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse NOTICEECB00170Before shifting, stop the ATV, otherwise the
transmission may be damaged.Shifting: Neutral to High-range and High-range
to Low-range1. Bring the ATV to a complete stop.
2. Apply the brake pedal, and then shift by mov- ing the drive select lever along the shift guide.TIPMake sure that the drive select lever is completely
shifted into position.
3. Release the brake pedal, and then open thethrottle lever gradually.
Shifting: Neutral to Reverse and Reverse to
Park
WARNING
EWB00720Improper operation in reverse could make you
hit an obstacle or even a person behind you,
resulting in serious injury. When you shift into1. Drive select lever
2. L (Low-range)
3. H (High-range)
4. N (Neutral)
5. R (Reverse)
6. P (Park)
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2L3H4N5R6P
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Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:NGK/DR8EA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:V-belt
Secondary reduction system: Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
39/24 × 24/18 × 33/9 (7.944)
Transmission type: V-belt automatic
Operation: Left hand operation
Reverse gear:
29/17 (1.706)
Low range: 45/16 (2.813)
High range: 38/23 (1.652)Chassis:Frame type:Steel tube frame
Caster angle: 2.5 ° Trail:
8.5 mm (0.33 in)
Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: AT25 x 8-12
Manufacturer/model: YFM450DE CHENG SHIN/C-828 (AUS)(NZL)
YFM450DE MAXXIS/MU13 (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM450PE CHENG SHIN/C-828 (AUS)(NZL)
YFM450PE MAXXIS/MU13 (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM450PHE MAXXIS/MU13Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: AT25 x 10-12
Manufacturer/model: YFM450DE CHENG SHIN/C-828 (AUS)(NZL)
YFM450DE MAXXIS/MU14 (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM450PE CHENG SHIN/C-828 (AUS)(NZL)
YFM450PE MAXXIS/MU14 (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM450PHE MAXXIS/MU14Loading:Maximum loading limit:
210.0 kg (463 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)
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