2005 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 maintenance

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the
Yamaha YFM125G. It represents the result of
many years of Yamaha experience in the pro-
duction 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 infor-
mation. It provides information about special
techniques and skills necessary to ride your
ATV.
It also includes basic maintenance and inspec-
tion procedures. If you have any questions
regarding the operation or maintenance of your
ATV, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-3
Periodic maintenance/Lubrication ........8-7
Engine oil ............................................8-13
Final transmission oil ..........................8-21
Spark plug inspection .........................8-27
Engine air filter element and V-belt
case air filter element cleaning .........8-31
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-43
Valve clearance adjustment ...............8-45
Throttle lever adjustment ....................8-45
Front and rear brake shoe
inspection .........................................8-47
Front brake lever free play
adjustment ........................................8-49
Rear brake adjustment .......................8-59
Drive chain slack check ......................8-61
Drive chain slack adjustment ..............8-63Lubricating and drive chain ................8-67
Draining the V-belt compartment ........8-69
Cable inspection and lubrication ........8-71
Brake lever lubrication ........................8-73
Knuckle shaft, lower arms and
steering shaft lubrication ..................8-73
Wheel removal ...................................8-75
Wheel installation ...............................8-75
Battery ................................................8-77
Replenishing a battery fluid ................8-81
Fuse replacement ...............................8-85
Replacing the headlight bulb ..............8-87
Tail/brake light bulb replacement .......8-91
Headlight beam adjustment ................8-93
Troubleshooting ..................................8-95
Troubleshooting chart .........................8-998
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8Never operate at speeds too fast for your
skills or the conditions. Always go at a speed
that is proper for the terrain, visibility and
operating conditions, and your experience.
8Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other
stunts.
8Always inspect your ATV each time you use it
to make sure it is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance
procedures and schedules described in this
manual.
8Always keep both hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the footboards of the ATV
during operation.
8Always go slowly and be extra careful when
operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be
alert to changing terrain conditions when
operating the ATV.
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Always inspect your ATV each time you use it to make sure the ATV is in safe operating condi-
tion.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the
Owner’s Manual. Failure to inspect increases the possibility of an accident or equipment dam-
age.
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Toujours effectuer ces contrôles avant chaque départ afin de s’assurer que le VTT peut être utili-
sé en toute sécurité.
Toujours respecter les procédés et intervalles de contrôle et d’entretien repris dans ce manuel.
Omettre ces contrôles accroît les risques d’accident ou d’endommagement du véhicule.
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Inspeccionar siempre el ATV cada vez que vaya a utilizarse, para asegurarse de que está en
condiciones de funcionar sin peligro.
Seguir siempre los procedimientos y programas de inspección y mantenimiento descritos en
el “Manual del Propietario”. Si no se inspecciona la máquina, aumenta el riesgo de accidente o
avería.
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Do not operate after consuming alcohol or
drugs.
Operator’s performance capability is reduced by
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Never consume alcohol or drugs before or
while driving this ATV.
Pre-operation checks
Always perform the pre-operation checks listed
on page 5-1 before riding for safety and proper
care of the ATV.
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Always inspect your ATV each time you use
it to make sure the ATV is in safe operating
condition. Always follow the inspection and
maintenance procedures and schedules
described in the Owner’s Manual. Failure to
inspect the ATV before operating or failure to
properly maintain the ATV increases the pos-
sibility of an accident or equipment damage.
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PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
Periodic inspection, adjustment and lubrication
will keep your machine in the safest and most
efficient condition possible. Safety is an obliga-
tion of the machine owner. The most important
points of machine inspection, adjustment and
lubrication are explained on the following pages.
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Never service an engine while it is running.
Moving parts can catch clothing or parts of
the body, causing injury. Electrical compo-
nents can cause shocks or can start fires.
Turn off the engine when performing mainte-
nance unless otherwise specified. Have a
Yamaha dealer perform service if you are not
familiar with machine service.
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Owner’s manual and tool kit
You are recommended to put this owner’s man-
ual and low-pressure tire gauge in the vinyl bag
and always carry them along with the owner’s
tool kit under the seat. The service information
included in this manual is intended to provide
you, the owner, with the necessary information
for completing your own preventive maintenance
and minor repairs. The tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are sufficient for this purpose,
except that a torque wrench is also necessary to
properly tighten nuts and bolts.
NOTE:
If you do not have a torque wrench available
during a service operation requiring one, take
your machine to a Yamaha dealer to check the
torque settings and adjust them as necessary.
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1. Owner’s manual 2. Low-pressure tire gauge
3. Owner’s tool kit
1. Manuel du propriétaire 2.Manomètre basse pression pour pneus3. Trousse à outils du propriétaire
1. Manual del propietario 2.Manómetro de baja presión3. Equipo de herramientas del propietario
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
NOTE:8For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.
8For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance intervals. However, keep in mind
that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance intervals should be followed.
INITIAL EVERY
month 1 3 6 6 12
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
km 320 1200 2400 2400 4800 comes first
(mi) (200) (750) (1500) (1500) (3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Valves*• Check valve clearance.
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• Adjust if necessary.
• Check condition.
Spark plug• Adjust gap and clean.11111
• Replace if necessary.
Air filter element
• Clean. Every 20–40 hours
(for engine and V-belt
• Replace if necessary. (more often in wet or dusty areas)
case)
Carburetor*• Check idle speed/starter operation.
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• Adjust if necessary.
Cylinder head cover• Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
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breather system*• Replace if necessary.
• Check leakage.
Exhaust system*• Retighten if necessary.111
• Replace gasket if necessary.
Fuel line*• Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
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• Replace if necessary.
Engine oil• Replace (warm engine before draining).1111
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