towing YAMAHA GRIZZLY 700 2017 Owners Manual

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Recommended
Minimum: FRONT
REAR
: FRONT
REAR: 35 kPa, (5.0 psi)
: 30 kPa, (4.4 psi)
: 32 kPa, (4.6 psi)
: 27 kPa, (4.0 psi)Never set tire pressure below minimum. It could cause
the tire to dislodge from the rim.Cargo or a trailer can affect stability and handling.
Read owner’s manual before loading or towing.
When riding with cargo or towing a trailer : Reduce speed
and allow more room to stop. Avoid hills and rough terrain.
Maximum Vehicle Load : 240 kg, (530 lbs)
Includes weight of operator, cargo and accessories
(and if applicable, trailer tongue weight).
WARNING
B16-F816M-00
YAMAHAIMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE OR OVERLOADING CAN
CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
LOSS OF CONTROL CAN RESULT IN SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH.OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE : Set with tires coldLOADING/TRAILER TOWING
1HP-F2259-21
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EBU28972Trailer hitch (YFM70GPSH /
YFM70GPLH)This ATV is equipped with a 5 cm (2 in) trailer hitch
receiver.Trailer towing equipment can be obtained at a
Yamaha dealer. (See page 6-6 for precaution in- formation.)
EBU19184Auxiliary DC jackThe auxiliary DC jack is located at the front right
side of the ATV. The auxiliary DC jack can be used
for suitable work lights, radios, etc. The auxiliary
DC jack should only be used when the engine is
running and the light switch is set to “OFF”. 1. Set the light switch to “OFF”.
2. Turn the accessory off.
3. Start the engine. (See page 6-1.)
1. Special wrenchSpring preload setting: Minimum (soft):1
Standard: 2
Maximum (hard): 5
1. Trailer hitch receiver
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curely attached. Reduce speed when carrying
cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow greater dis-
tance for braking.
Cargo or a trailer can change the stability and han-
dling of an ATV.
You must use common sense and good judgment
when carrying cargo or towing a trailer. Keep the
following points in mind:
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Never exceed the weight limits shown. An over-
loaded ATV can be unstable.
Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight.
You can measure tongue weight with a bath-
room scale. Put the tongue of the loaded trailer
on the scale with the tongue at hitch height. Ad-MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT
ATV loading limit (total weight of rider, car-
go, accessories, and tongue):240.0 kg (530 lb)
Front carrier: 50.0 kg (110 lb)
Rear carrier: 90.0 kg (198 lb)
Front storage compartment: 0.5 kg (1 lb)
Center storage compartment: 4.0 kg (9 lb)
Rear storage compartment: 2.0 kg (4 lb)
Tr a i l e r h i t c h : Pulling load (total weight of trailer and
cargo): 5880 N (600 kgf, 1322 lbf)
Tongue weight (vertical weight on trailer
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the weight on the hitch. If you are carrying cargo
and towing a trailer, include the tongue weight
in the maximum ATV load limit.
 Load cargo on the carriers as close to the center
of the ATV as possible. Put cargo at the rear of
the front carrier, at the front of the rear carrier,
and center it.
 Tie down cargo securely to the carriers. Make
sure cargo in the trailer cannot move around. A
shifting load can cause an accident.
 Make sure the load does not interfere with con-
trols or your ability to see where you are going.
 Ride more slowly than you would without a
load. The more weight you carry, the slower you
should go. Although conditions vary, it is good
practice not to exceed low range whenever you
are carrying heavier loads or when towing a
trailer.
 Allow more braking distance. A heavier ATV
takes longer to stop.
 Avoid making sharp turns unless at very slow
speeds.
 Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose terrain
carefully. Added weight affects the stability and
handling of the ATV.
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7fully opening, even when the throttle lever is
pushed to the maximum. Turning in the adjusting
screw limits the maximum engine power available
and decreases the maximum speed of the ATV.
Turning in the adjusting screw decreases top
speed, and turning it out increases top speed.
(See page 4-14.)
Loading and accessories
WARNING
EWB01463Improper loading or towing can increase the
risk of loss of control, an overturn, or other ac-
cident. To reduce the risk of an accident: 
Do not exceed the maximum loading limits
for the vehicle (see “MAXIMUM LOADING
LIMIT” in this section or vehicle labeling).
 Keep weight on racks centered side to side,
and as low as possible. Be sure cargo is se-
cured – a loose load could change handling
unexpectedly.
 Make sure the load does not interfere with
your control or ability to see where you are
going.
 Tie down cargo in the trailer securely. Make
sure cargo in the trailer cannot move around.
A shifting load can cause an accident.
 Reduce speed and allow more room to stop.
A heavier vehicle takes longer to stop.
 Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose terrain
carefully. Use extreme caution when towing
or carrying a load on inclines.
 Turn gradually and go slowly.
Take extra precautions when driving with a load or
trailer. Follow these instructions and always use
common sense and good judgment when carrying
cargo or towing a trailer.
1. Adjusting screw
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Drive more slowly than you would without a load.
The more weight you carry, the slower you should
go. Although conditions vary, it is good practice to drive slowly (shift into first gear or low drive if avail-
able on this model) whenever you are carrying
heavier loads or when towing a trailer.
During operation
Always keep your feet on the footboards during
operation; otherwise, they may contact the rear
wheels.
WARNING! Removing even one hand or
foot can reduce your ability to control the ATV
or could cause you to lose your balance and
fall off of the ATV. If you remove a foot from a
footboard, your foot or leg may come into con-
tact with the rear wheels, which could injure
you or cause an accident.
[EWB01472]
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT ATV loading limit (total weight of cargo, rid-
er, accessories, and tongue):240.0 kg (530 lb)
Front carrier: 50.0 kg (110 lb)
Rear carrier: 90.0 kg (198 lb)
Front storage compartment: 0.5 kg (1 lb)
Center storage compartment: 4.0 kg (9 lb)
Rear storage compartment: 2.0 kg (4 lb)
Tr a i l e r h i t c h : Pulling load (total weight of trailer and
cargo): 5880 N (600 kgf, 1322 lbf)
Tongue weight (vertical weight on trailer
hitch point): 147 N (15 kgf, 33 lbf)
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