YAMAHA GRIZZLY 550 2013 Owners Manual

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EBU25860
CLEANING AND STORAGE
EBU25881Cleaning Frequent, thorough cleaning of your ATV will not
only enhance its appearance but will improve its
general performance and extend the useful life of
many components.1. Before cleaning the ATV: a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipe toprevent water entry. A plastic bag and
strong rubber band may be used.
b. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps are properly installed.
2. If the engine case is excessively greasy, apply degreaser with a paint brush. Do not apply de-
greaser to the wheel axles.
3. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a garden hose. Use only enough pressure to do the job.
WARNING! Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability, increasing the chance of
an accident. Test the brakes after washing.
Apply the brakes several times at slow
speeds to let friction dry out the linings.
[EWB02311]
NOTICE: Excessive water pressure
may cause water seepage and deteriora- tion of wheel bearings, brakes, transmis-
sion seals and electrical devices. Many
expensive repair bills have resulted from
improper high-pressure detergent applica-
tions such as those available in coin-oper-
ated car washers.
[ECB00711]
4. Once most of the dirt has been hosed off,
wash all surfaces with warm water and mild,
detergent-type soap. An old toothbrush or bot-
tle brush is handy for hard-to-reach places.
5. Rinse the ATV off immediately with clean wa- ter and dry all surfaces with a chamois, clean
towel or soft absorbing cloth.
6. Clean the seat with a vinyl upholstery cleaner to keep the cover pliable and glossy.
7. Automotive type wax may be applied to all painted and chrome plated surfaces. Avoid
combination cleaner-waxes. Many contain
abrasives which may mar the paint or protec-
tive finish. When finished cleaning, start the
engine and let it idle for several minutes.
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EBU27261Storage Short-term
Always store your ATV in a cool, dry place and, if
necessary, protect it against dust with a porous
cover. NOTICE: Storing the ATV in a poorly ven-
tilated room or covering it with a tarp while it is
still wet, will allow water and humidity to seep
in and cause rust. To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because of the presence
of ammonia) and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
[ECB00721]
Long-term
Before storing your ATV for several months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Cleaning” section of this chapter.
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent the fuel from deteriorat-
ing. 3. Perform the following steps to protect the cyl-
inder, piston rings, etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place the spark plug on the
cylinder head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will coat the cylinder wall with
oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then install the spark plug and
the spark plug cap.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then block up the ATV so that
all of its wheels are off the ground. Alternative-
ly, turn the wheels a little every month in order
to prevent the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
Specified amount:
7.5 ml of stabilizer to each liter of fuel (or 1
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6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to
prevent moisture from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less than 0 °C (30
°F) or more than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more in-
formation on storing the battery, see page
8-56.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before storing the
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EBU25961
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:2065 mm (81.3 in)
Overall width: 1180 mm (46.5 in)
Overall height:
1240 mm (48.8 in)
Seat height: 905 mm (35.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1250 mm (49.2 in)
Ground clearance:
275 mm (10.8 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3200 mm (126 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
294.0 kg (648 lb)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):YFM5FGD 79.0 dB(A)@2950 r/min
YFM5FGPAD 79.0 dB(A)@2950 r/min
YFM5FGPD 79.0 dB(A)@2950 r/min
YFM5FGPHD 79.0 dB(A)@2950 r/min
YFM5FGPLED 79.0 dB(A)@2950 r/min Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
YFM5FGD Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
YFM5FGPAD Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
YFM5FGPD Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
YFM5FGPHD Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
YFM5FGPLED Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008):
YFM5FGD Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
YFM5FGPAD Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
YFM5FGPD Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
YFM5FGPHD Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
YFM5FGPLED Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
Engine:Engine type:Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Single cylinder
Displacement:
558 cm³
Bore × stroke:
92.0 × 84.0 mm (3.62 × 3.31 in)
Compression ratio: 9.30 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
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Engine oil:Recommended brand:YAMALUBE
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:2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.10 L (2.22 US qt, 1.85 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil Quantity:
0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
Differential gear oil:Type:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity: 0.22 L (0.23 US qt, 0.19 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark):
0.24 L (0.25 US qt, 0.21 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes): 1.99 L (2.10 US qt, 1.75 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:YFM550FAPD Unleaded gasoline only
YFM5FGD Regular unleaded gasoline only
YFM5FGPAD Regular unleaded gasoline only
YFM5FGPD Regular unleaded gasoline only
YFM5FGPHD Regular unleaded gasoline only
YFM5FGPLED Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity: 20.0 L (5.28 US gal, 4.40 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 4.5 L (1.19 US gal, 0.99 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark:
28P7 10
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 F
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:NGK/LMAR6A-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:V-belt
Secondary reduction system: Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
41/21 × 24/18 × 33/9 (9.544)
Transmission type: V-belt automatic
Operation: Left hand operation
Reverse gear:
23/14 × 28/23 (2.000)
Low range: 31/16 (1.938)
High range: 31/27 (1.148)Chassis:Frame type:Steel tube frame
Caster angle: 5.0 ° Trail:
26.0 mm (1.02 in)
Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: AT25 x 8-12
Manufacturer/model: YFM550FAPD CHENG SHIN/C828
YFM5FGD MAXXIS/MU19
YFM5FGPAD MAXXIS/MU19
YFM5FGPD MAXXIS/MU19
YFM5FGPHD MAXXIS/MU19
YFM5FGPLED MAXXIS/MU19Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
AT25 x 10-12
Manufacturer/model: YFM550FAPD CHENG SHIN/C828
YFM5FGD MAXXIS/MU20
YFM5FGPAD MAXXIS/MU20
YFM5FGPD MAXXIS/MU20
YFM5FGPHD MAXXIS/MU20
YFM5FGPLED MAXXIS/MU20Loading:Maximum loading limit:220.0 kg (485 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)
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Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:Front:35.0 kPa (0.350 kgf/cm², 5.0 psi)
Rear: 30.0 kPa (0.300 kgf/cm², 4.4 psi)
Minimum:
Front:32.0 kPa (0.320 kgf/cm², 4.6 psi)
Rear:
27.0 kPa (0.270 kgf/cm², 4.0 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 7.5ATFront brake:Type:Disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Disc brake Operation:
Left hand and right foot operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180 mm (7.1 in)Rear suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 230 mm (9.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 18.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
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Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35.0/35.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Meter lighting: EL (Electroluminescent)
Neutral indicator light: LED
Reverse indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light: LED
EPS warning light:
YFM550FAPD LED
YFM5FGPAD LED
YFM5FGPD LED
YFM5FGPHD LED
YFM5FGPLED LED
Park indicator light:
LED
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock
indicator:
LCD
High-range indicator light: LED
Low-range indicator light: LED
Differential gear lock indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:40.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
EPS fuse: YFM550FAPD 40.0 A
YFM5FGPAD 40.0 A
YFM5FGPD 40.0 A
YFM5FGPHD 40.0 A
YFM5FGPLED 40.0 A
Headlight fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 5.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
20.0 AEBU30401For Europe only
The figures quoted are emission levels and are not
necessarily safe working levels. Whilst there is a
correlation between the emission and exposure
levels, this cannot be used reliably to determine
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whether or not further precautions are required.
Factors that influence the actual level of exposure
of work-force include the characteristics of the
work room, the other sources of noise, etc. i.e. the
number of machines and other adjacent process-
es, and the length of time for which an operator is
exposed to the noise. Also the permissible expo-
sure level can vary from country. This information,
however, will enable the user of the machine to
make a better evaluation of the hazard and risk.
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EBU26000
CONSUMER INFORMATION
EBU28201Identification numbers Record the vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces provided below
for assistance when ordering spare parts from a
Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the ATV is stolen.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:EBU26030Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped into
the frame.
TIPThe vehicle identification number is used to identify
your ATV.EBU26050Model label
The model label is affixed at the location in the il-
lustration. Record the information on this label in
the space provided. This information will be need-
ed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha deal-
er.1. Vehicle identification number (front left side)
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