2008 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 350 stop start

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WARNING
EWB01600Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any
hill until you have mastered the turning tech-
nique as described in the Owner’s Manual on
level ground. Be very careful when turning on
any hill. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill
if possible.
When crossing the side of a hill:
Always follow proper procedures as de-
scribed in the Owner’s Manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces.
Shift your weight to the uphill side of theATV.If your ATV has stalled or stopped and you believe
you can continue up the hill, restart carefully to
make sure you do not lift the front wheels which
could cause you to lose control. If you are unable
to continue up the hill, dismount the ATV on the up-
hill side. Physically turn the ATV around and then
descend the hill.
If you start to roll backwards, DO NOT apply either
brake abruptly. If you are in 2WD, apply only the
front brake. If you are in 4WD (for four-wheel-drive
models), because all wheels are interconnected by
the drive train, applying either brake will brake all
wheels, therefore, avoid sudden application of ei-
ther the front or rear brake as the wheels on the up-

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7On extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice,
go slowly and be very cautious in order to re-
duce the chance of skidding or sliding out of
control.
WHAT TO DO IF...
This section is designed to be a reference guide
only. Be sure to read each section on riding tech-
niques completely.
WHAT TO DO...
If your ATV doesn’t turn when you want it to:
Bring the ATV to a stop and practice the turning
maneuvers again. Be sure you are putting your
weight on the footboard to the outside of the
turn. Position your weight over the front wheels
for better control. (See page 7-13.)
If your ATV begins to tip while turning:
Lean more into the turn to regain balance. If nec-
essary, gradually let off the throttle and/or steer
to the outside of the turn. (See page 7-13.)
If your ATV starts to slide sideways:
Steer in the direction of the slide if you have the
room. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the
slide. (See page 7-22.)

If your ATV can’t make it up a hill you are trying
to climb:
Turn the ATV around if you still have forward
speed. If not, stop, dismount on the uphill side of
the ATV and physically turn the ATV around. If
the ATV starts to slip backwards, DO NOT USE
THE REAR BRAKE IF THE ATV IS IN 2WD –
the ATV may tip over on top of you. Dismount
the ATV on the uphill side. (See page 7-14.)
If your ATV is traversing a sloping surface:
Be sure to ride with your weight positioned to-
wards the uphill side of the ATV to maintain
proper balance. If the ATV starts to tip, steer
down the hill (if there are no obstacles in your
way) to regain balance. If you discover that the
ATV is going to tip over, dismount on the uphill
side. (See page 7-18.)
If your ATV encounters shallow water:
Ride slowly and carefully through slow moving
water, watching for obstacles. Be sure to let wa-
ter drain from the ATV and CHECK YOUR
BRAKES FOR PROPER OPERATION when
you come out of the water. Do not continue to
ride your ATV until you have regained adequate
braking ability. (See page 7-19.)

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8sional knowledge and experience. The adjustment
described in the following section, however, may
be performed by the owner as part of routine main-
tenance.
CAUTION:ECB00480The carburetor has been set and extensively
tested at the Yamaha factory. Changing these
settings without sufficient technical knowl-
edge may result in poor performance of ordamage to the engine.EBU24000Adjusting the engine idling speed The engine idling speed must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted as follows at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.NOTE:A diagnostic tachometer is needed to make thisadjustment.
1. Start the engine and warm it up.NOTE:The engine is warm when it quickly responds to thethrottle.2. Attach the tachometer to the spark plug lead.
3. Check the engine idling speed and, if neces-
sary, adjust it to specification by turning the
throttle stop screw at the carburetor. To in-
crease the engine idling speed, turn the throt-
tle stop screw in direction (a), and to decrease
it, turn the screw in direction (b).
1. Throttle stop screwEngine idling speed:
1450–1550 r/min

INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-20
Auxiliary light bulb ........................................................ 8-38
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-31BBattery .......................................................................... 8-34
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-28
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-27
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-29
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-8
Brake lever, rear ............................................................ 4-8
Brake lever (rear) and brake pedal free play,
and brake pedal position, checking ........................... 8-29
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-32
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-31
Brake pads and shoes, checking ................................. 8-26
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-9
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-33
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-32
Carburetor, adjusting ................................................... 8-23
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-17
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-17
Catalytic converter ....................................................... 4-20
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
DDifferential gear oil (4WD model) ................................... 5-3
Differential gear oil, changing (4WD model) ................ 8-18
Drive select lever ......................................................... 4-10
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ........ 8-26EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ..................................................... 8-24
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-11
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-4FFinal gear oil ......................................................... 5-3, 8-15
Four-wheel-drive indicator light (4WD model) ............... 4-3
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-11, 5-3
Fuel cock ..................................................................... 4-13
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-11
Fuses, replacing .......................................................... 8-36HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-4
Hazard switch ................................................................ 4-5
Headlight beam ............................................................ 8-37
Headlight bulb .............................................................. 8-37
High beam indicator light ............................................... 4-2
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-5