2005 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 light

LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .......................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .........................2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION.....................................3-1
Identification number records ...............3-3
Key identification number .....................3-5
Vehicle identification number ...............3-5
Model label ...........................................3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........................4-1
Main switch ...........................................4-1
Indicator lights ......................................4-3
Handlebar switches ..............................4-5Throttle lever ......................................4-11
Speed limiter ......................................4-13
Front brake lever ................................4-15
Rear brake lever .................................4-15
Parking brake .....................................4-17
Drive select lever ................................4-19
Fuel tank cap ......................................4-19
Fuel cock ............................................4-21
Starter (choke) ....................................4-23
Seat ....................................................4-25
Front carrier ........................................4-27
Rear carrier ........................................4-27
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes ...........................5-5
Fuel ......................................................5-7
Engine and final transmission oil ........5-11
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CONTENTS
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3
4
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Chain ..................................................5-15
Throttle lever ......................................5-15
Fittings and fasteners .........................5-15
Lights ..................................................5-17
Switches .............................................5-17
Battery ................................................5-17
Tires ...................................................5-19
How to measure tire pressure ............5-23
Tire wear limit .....................................5-25
OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ......................6-11
Warming up ........................................6-11
Drive select lever operation and reverse
driving ...............................................6-13
Engine break-in ..................................6-19Parking ...............................................6-23
Parking on a slope ..............................6-25
Accessories and loading ....................6-27
Riding Your ATV ......................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV.....................7-3
Ride with care and good
judgement ...........................................7-5
Be careful where you ride ...................7-29
Turning your ATV ...............................7-41
Climbing uphill ....................................7-45
Riding downhill ...................................7-57
Crossing a slope .................................7-61
Crossing through shallow water .........7-65
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ...........................7-71
What to do if .......................................7-75
What to do ..........................................7-751
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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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2-15
8Never exceed the stated load capacity for an
ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed
and securely attached. Reduce speed and fol-
low instructions in this manual for carrying
cargo. Allow greater distance for braking.
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Always turn off the engine when refueling.
Do not refuel right after the engine has been
running and is still very hot.
Do not spill gasoline on the engine or
exhaust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never
refuel while smoking, or while in the vicinity
of sparks, open flames, or other sources of
ignition such as the pilot lights of water
heaters and clothes dryers. Gasoline can
catch fire and you could be burned.
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3-1
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION
1. Seat 11. Rear brake lever
2. Drive select lever 12. Parking brake
3. Front cover 13. Reverse indicator light
4. Headlight 14. Neutral indicator light
5. Front carrier 15. Front brake lever
6. Starter (choke) 16. Throttle lever
7. Fuel cock 17. Main switch
8. Tail/brake light 18. Fuel tank cap
9. Rear carrier 19. Handlebar switches
10. Footboard
NOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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4-1
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch
Functions of the respective switch positions are
as follows:
ON:
The engine can be started only at this position
and the headlights and taillight come on when
the light switch is on.
OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key
can be removed in this position.
OFF ON
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4-3
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Indicator lights
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Reverse indicator light “R”
This indicator light comes on when the drive
select lever is in the “R” position.
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Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the drive
select lever is in the “N” position.
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1. Reverse indicator light “R”
2. Neutral indicator light “N”
1. Témoin de marche arrière “R”
2. Témoin de point mort “N”
1. Luz de control de marcha atrás “R”
2. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
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4-5
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Handlebar switches
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Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the
“RUN” position before starting the engine. The
engine stop switch controls ignition and can be
used at all times to stop the engine, especially in
an emergency. The engine will not start or run
when the engine stop switch is turned to “OFF”.
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Start switch “START”
The starter motor cranks the engine when this
switch is pushed.
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See starting instructions prior to starting
engine (see page 6-3 for details).
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1. Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
2. Light switch “LIGHTS”
3. Start switch “START”
1. Coupe-circuit du moteur “ENG. STOP”
2. Contacteur d’éclairage “LIGHTS”
3. Contacteur de démarreur “START”
1. Interruptor de paro del motor “ENG. STOP”
2. Interruptor de luces “LIGHTS”
3. Interruptor de arranque “START”
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