YAMAHA GRIZZLY 700 2021 Owners Manual

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YFM700FWAD
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
BFE-F8199-60
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE MANUEL!
Il comprend d’importantes informations de sécurité.
¡LEA ESTE MANUAL ATENTAMENTE!
Contiene indicaciones importantes acerca de la seguridad.

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PRINTED IN USA
2020.09-0.8×1 CR (E,F,S)

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
WARNING
OWNER’S MANUALYFM700FWAD
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
EN15997, ANSI/SVIA 1-2017
General Manager
PF Model Development Section
PF Model Unit
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
6th, Feb, 2020
We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan, declare in sole responsibility, that the product
(Make, model)
(If applicable)
and to the other relevant Directives of EEC
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Signature
Shin Yokomizo
Date of Issue
to which this declaration applies, conforms to the essential health and
safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC
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specifications were consulted:
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Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
1000 GA Highway 34 East, Newnan, Georgia 30265-1320, U.S.A.YFM700FWAD :BFE1 (5Y4AMK6W0L0500321–)
:BFE8 (5Y4AMK7W0L0500361–)
:BFEC (5Y4AMK8W0L0500591–)
:BFEG (5Y4AML5W0L0500841–)
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INTRODUCTION
EBU39691Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM700FWAD. This ATV represents the result of many
years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines.
With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability
that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this ATV.
This manual includes important safety information. It provides information about special techni-
ques and skills necessary to ride the ATV. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection proce-
dures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your ATV, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
 Read this manual completely before operating your ATV. Make sure you understand all instructions.
 Read the Winch Owner’s Manual carefully and completely before operating the winch. Make sure you
understand all instructions.
 Pay close attention to the warning and notice labels on the ATV.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
EBU17344FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:TIPProduct and specifications are subject to change without notice.
 The ATV you have purchased may differ slightly from the figures shown in this manual.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential per-
sonal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this sym-
bol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
EBU17373This ATV is designed and manufactured for use on unpaved surfaces only. It is unsafe to operate this ATV
on any paved surface, paved street, paved road or motorway.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV.
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YFM700FWAD
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2021 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, March 2020All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ............................ 1-1Identification numbers ................................ 1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .............................. 2-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ................................ 3-1
DESCRIPTION................................................ 4-1 Left view ...................................................... 4-1
Right view.................................................... 4-1
Controls and instruments............................ 4-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ................................................... 5-1 Main switch ................................................. 5-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .............. 5-2
Multi-function display ................................. 5-5
Handlebar switches .................................. 5-11
Throttle lever ............................................. 5-16
Speed limiter ............................................. 5-16
Front brake lever ....................................... 5-17
Brake pedal and rear brake lever .............. 5-17
Drive select lever ....................................... 5-18 Fuel tank cap ............................................ 5-19
Fuel ........................................................... 5-20
Seat .......................................................... 5-21
Storage compartments ............................. 5-22
Front carrier .............................................. 5-26
Rear carrier ............................................... 5-26
Front and rear shock absorbers .............. 5-26
Winch ....................................................... 5-28
Trailer hitch .............................................. 5-28
Auxiliary DC jack....................................... 5-29
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......................... 6-1 Fuel ............................................................. 6-4
Engine oil .................................................... 6-4
Final gear oil ............................................... 6-4
Differential gear oil ...................................... 6-4
Coolant ....................................................... 6-4
Front and rear brakes ................................. 6-4
Throttle lever ............................................... 6-5
Tires ............................................................ 6-5
Chassis fasteners ....................................... 6-8
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OPERATION ................................................... 7-1Starting the engine ...................................... 7-1
Operating the drive select lever and driving in reverse ....................................... 7-2
Engine break-in ........................................... 7-4
Parking ........................................................ 7-4
Parking on a slope ...................................... 7-5
Accessories and loading ............................. 7-5
RIDING YOUR ATV ........................................ 8-1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV ................ 8-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGMENT .............................................. 8-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............. 8-10
TURNING YOUR ATV................................ 8-13
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 8-14
RIDING DOWNHILL .................................. 8-16
CROSSING A SLOPE................................ 8-18
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER .................................................... 8-19
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ............. 8-21
SLIDING AND SKIDDING.......................... 8-22
WHAT TO DO IF... ..................................... 8-23
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................................ 9-1 Owner’s Manuals and Tool Kit .................... 9-2 Periodic maintenance chart: Emission
control system .......................................... 9-3
Periodic maintenance chart: General maintenance and lubrication .................... 9-5
Removing and installing panels ................ 9-10
Checking the spark plug........................... 9-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 9-20
Why Yamalube ......................................... 9-24
Final gear oil ............................................. 9-25
Differential gear oil .................................... 9-27
Coolant ..................................................... 9-29
Cleaning the air filter element ................... 9-37
Cleaning the spark arrester ...................... 9-40
V-belt case drain plug............................... 9-41
Adjusting the throttle lever free play ......... 9-42
Valve clearance......................................... 9-42
Brakes....................................................... 9-42
Checking the front and rear brake pads... 9-43
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 9-44
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 9-45
Checking the front and rear brake lever free play .................................................. 9-46
Adjusting the brake pedal free play .......... 9-47
Axle boots................................................. 9-48
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 9-49
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Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ....................................................... 9-50
Checking the wheel hub bearings............. 9-51
Checking the stabilizer bushes ................. 9-51
Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots ........... 9-51
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 9-52
Battery....................................................... 9-52
Replacing a fuse ....................................... 9-56
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 9-58
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 9-60
Brake/tail light ........................................... 9-61
Removing a wheel ..................................... 9-61
Installing a wheel....................................... 9-62
Troubleshooting ........................................ 9-62
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 9-64
CLEANING AND STORAGE ......................... 10-1 Cleaning .................................................... 10-1
Storage...................................................... 10-2
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 11-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ....................... 12-1 Emissions Certification label (for Europe) ............................................. 12-1
INDEX ........................................................... 13-1
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