2004 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 remove

3. Remove the V-belt air filter element cover
by removing the screw.
4. Pull out the air filter element.
5. Tap the air filter element lightly to remove
most of the dust and dirt. Blow out the
remaining dirt with compressed air. If the air
filter element is damaged, replace it.
NOTE:
Be sure the air filter element is seated properly
against the case.
6. Install the air filter element cover by
installing the screw.
7. Connect the coupler, and then install the
front cover by installing the quick fasteners.
8. Install the front carrier by installing the bolts.
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1. Front cover 2. Coupler 1. Cache avant 2. Fiche 1. Tapa frontal 2. Acoplador
1. Element cover 2. Screw
3. Element
1. Cache de l’élément 2. Vis
3. Elément
1. Tapa del elemento 2. Tornillo
3. Elemento
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Front brake lever free play adjustment
NOTE:
Before adjusting the brake lever free play,
inspect the front brake shoes.
The front brake lever free play should be adjust-
ed to 5–8 mm at the brake lever pivot. If the free
play is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
1. Remove the front carrier by removing the
bolts.
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a. Free playa. Jeua. Juego
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2
1. Front carrier 2. Bolt (×6)1. Porte-bagages avant 2. Boulon (×6)1. Portapaquetes delantero 2. Tapón (×6)
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2. Remove the front cover by removing the
quick fasteners, then disconnect the coupler
shown.
3. Remove the V-belt air filter element cover
by removing the screw.
1. Front cover 2. Quick fastener (×2) 3. Coupler1. Cache avant 2. Rivets démontables (×2) 3. Fiche 1. Tapa frontal 2. Fijadores rápidos (×2) 3. Acoplador
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1. Element cover 2. Screw1. Cache de l’élément 2. Vis1. Tapa del elemento 2. Tornillo
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2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant.
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Do not use engine oil or any other lubricants
for the drive chain, as they may contain sub-
stances that could damage the O-rings.
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Draining the V-belt compartment
If water leaks into the V-belt compartment such
as when the machine is driven in water, remove
the drain screw on the bottom of compartment
and drain the water. Be sure to drive slowly until
the V-belt becomes dry. If slipping is noticed,
ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
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1. O-rings1. Joints toriques1. Juntas tóricas
1. Drain screw
1. Vis de vidange1. Tornillo de drenaje
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Wheel removal
1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand
under the frame.
3. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
4. Remove the wheel.
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Wheel installation
1. Install the wheel and the nuts.
NOTE:
Tapered wheel nuts are used for both front and
rear wheels. Install the nut with its tapered side
towards the wheel.
2. Lower the ATV to the ground.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torque.
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1. Tapered wheel nut1. Roue et les écrous1. Rueda y las tuercas
Tightening torque:
Front wheel nut:
55 Nm (5.5 m0kgf)
Rear wheel nut:
55 Nm (5.5 m0kgf)
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Replenishing the battery fluid
A poorly maintained battery will corrode and dis-
charge quickly. The battery fluid should be
checked at least once a month.
1. The level should be between the maximum
and minimum level marks. Use only distilled
water if refilling is necessary.
2. Disconnect the negative (–) lead.
3. Disconnect the positive (+) lead, and then
remove the battery.
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Normal tap water contains minerals which
are harmful to a battery. Therefore, refill only
with distilled water.
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. Negative (–) lead
4. Positive (+) lead
1. Repère de niveau maximum
2. Repère de niveau minimum
3. Fil négatif (–)
4. Fil positif (+)
1. Marca de máximo
2. Marca de mínimo
3. Cable negativo (–)
4. Cable positivo (+)
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4. When the machine is not to be used for a
month or longer, remove the battery and
store it in a cool, dark place. Completely
recharge the battery before using.
5. If the battery is to be stored for a longer
period than the above, check the specific
gravity at least once a month and recharge
the battery when it is too low.
6. Always make sure the connections are cor-
rect when putting the battery back in the
machine. Make sure the breather hose is
properly connected and is not damaged or
obstructed.
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Replacing a headlight bulb
If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Remove the cover at the rear of the head-
light by pulling it off.
2. Remove the bulb holder cover by pulling it
off.
3. Remove the bulb holder by pushing it
inward and turning it counterclockwise.
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2
1. Cover1. Cache1. Cubierta
1. Bulb holder cover 2. Bulb holder
1. Cache de la fixation d’ampoule 2. Fixation d’ampoule1.Cubierta del portabombillas tirando2. Portabombillas
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