2008 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 350 Owners Manual

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WARNING
EWB00220
Always set the parking brake before starting
the engine. The ATV could start moving un-
expectedly if the parking brake is not ap-
plied. This could cause loss of control or a
collision.
Always be sure you have released the park-
ing brake before you begin to ride. The brake
could overheat if you ride the ATV without re-
leasing the parking brake. You could lose
braking performance which could cause an
accident. You could also wear out the brakesprematurely.
EBU18581Drive select lever The drive select lever is used to shift your ATV into
the forward, neutral and reverse positions. See the
“Operating the drive select lever and driving in re-
verse” section on page 6-3 for the drive select lever
operation.EBU18670Recoil starter Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until en-
gagement can be felt. Then pull forcefully, being
careful not to pull the rope all the way out.
1. Parking brake lock plate
1. Drive select lever

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WARNING
EWB00340Shift the drive select lever into the neutral po-
sition and apply the parking brake before start-
ing the engine, otherwise the ATV could start
to move unexpectedly, which could cause anaccident.EBU18720Fuel tank cap Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
EBU18752Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler tube as
shown.
1. Recoil starter
1. Fuel tank cap

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NOTE:If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brandof gasoline or higher octane grade.CAUTION:ECB00070Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded
gasoline will cause severe damage to internal
engine parts, such as the valves and pistonrings, as well as to the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWB00310
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel expands
when it heats up. If the fuel tank is overfilled,
fuel could spill out due to heat from the en-
gine or the sun.
Be careful not to spill fuel, especially on the
engine or exhaust pipe which can cause a
fire and severe injury. Wipe up any spilled
fuel immediately.
Do not refuel right after the engine has been
running and is still very hot.
Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely.
1. Fuel level
2. Fuel tank filler tubeRecommended fuel:
UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only
with a research octane number of 91 or high-
er
Fuel tank capacity:
13.5 L (3.57 US gal) (2.97 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.3 L (0.87 US gal) (0.73 Imp.gal)

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EBU18820Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the car-
buretor while also filtering it.
The fuel cock lever positions are explained as fol-
lows and shown in the illustrations.
OFF
With the fuel cock lever in this position, fuel will not
flow. Always turn the fuel cock lever to this position
when the engine is not running.ON
With the fuel cock lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Turn the fuel cock lever to this
position when starting the engine and riding.1. Arrow mark pointing to “OFF”
1. Arrow mark pointing to “ON”

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This indicates reserve. With the fuel cock lever in
this position, the fuel reserve is made available.
Turn the fuel cock lever to this position if you run
out of fuel while riding. When this occurs, refuel as
soon as possible and be sure to turn the fuel cock
lever back to “ON”!
EBU18850Starter (choke)“” Starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel mix-
ture, which is supplied by the starter (choke).
Move the starter (choke) in direction (a) to turn on
the starter (choke).Move the starter (choke) in direction (b) to turn off
the starter (choke).
See the “Starting a cold engine” section on page
6-1 for proper operation.1. Arrow mark pointing to “RES”
1. Starter (choke)“”

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EBU28010Steering lock To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebar all the way to either side.
2. Open the steering lock cap, and then insert
the steering lock key.
3. Turn the key 1/8 turn counterclockwise, push
it in, and then turn the key 1/8 turn clockwise.
4. Check that the steering is locked, remove the
key, and then close the steering lock cap.To unlock the steering
1. Open the steering lock cap, and then insert
the key.
2. Turn the key 1/8 turn counterclockwise to re-
lease the lock.
3. Remove the key, and then close the steering
lock cap.
EBU18880Seat To remove the seat
Pull the seat lock lever upward and pull up the seat
at the rear.
1. Steering lock cap
2. Steering lock
1
2
1. Seat
2. Seat lock lever

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Insert the projections on the front of the seat into
the seat holders and push down on the seat at the
rear.
NOTE:Make sure that the seat is securely fitted.
EBU18911Storage compartment CAUTION:ECB00130Do not store metal or sharply edged objects,
like tools, in the storage compartment. If they
must be stored, wrap them in appropriate
cushion material to prevent damaging the stor-age compartment.
Do not exceed the load limit of 2.0 kg (4 lb)
for the storage compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum load of 196.0 kg
(432 lb) for the ATV.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Storage compartment

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NOTE:There is a check hose at the bottom of the storage
compartment. If any water collects in this hose, re-move the hose, empty it, and then install it.EBU18961Front carrier
Do not exceed the load limit of 40.0 kg (88 lb)
for the front carrier.
Do not exceed the maximum load of 196.0 kg
(432 lb) for the ATV.
EBU18971Rear carrier
Do not exceed the load limit of 80.0 kg (176
lb) for the rear carrier.
Do not exceed the maximum load of 196.0 kg
(432 lb) for the ATV.EBU18990Adjusting the front shock absorber as-
semblies The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and the riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction (a) to increase
the spring preload and thereby harden the suspen-
sion, and in direction (b) to decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the suspension.
1. Storage compartment check hose