2009 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 brake light

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view ..................................................... 3-1
Right view................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments ........................... 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ............................................... 4-1
Indicator lights ........................................... 4-1
Handlebar switches ................................... 4-2
Throttle lever ............................................. 4-3
Speed limiter ............................................. 4-3
Front brake lever ....................................... 4-4
Rear brake lever ........................................ 4-4
Parking brake ............................................ 4-5
Drive select lever ....................................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap ............................................. 4-6
Fuel ........................................................... 4-6
Fuel cock ................................................... 4-7
Starter (choke) .......................................... 4-9Seat ........................................................... 4-9
Front carrier ............................................. 4-10
Rear carrier .............................................. 4-10
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Pre-operation check list ............................. 5-1
Fuel ............................................................ 5-3
Engine oil ................................................... 5-3
Transmission oil ......................................... 5-3
Front and rear brakes ................................ 5-3
Throttle lever .............................................. 5-4
Drive chain ................................................. 5-4
Tires ........................................................... 5-4
Measuring the tire pressure ....................... 5-5
Tire wear limit ............................................ 5-6
Chassis fasteners ...................................... 5-6
Instruments, lights and switches ................ 5-6
Battery ....................................................... 5-6
OPERATION...................................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ................................ 6-1
Starting a warm engine .............................. 6-3
Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse ..................................... 6-3
Engine break-in .......................................... 6-4
Parking ....................................................... 6-5

Parking on a slope .................................... 6-5
Accessories and loading ........................... 6-6
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV.............. 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGEMENT ........................................... 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............ 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV ............................. 7-13
CLIMBING UPHILL .................................. 7-14
RIDING DOWNHILL................................. 7-17
CROSSING A SLOPE.............................. 7-18
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER .................................................. 7-19
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN .......... 7-21
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ........................ 7-21
WHAT TO DO IF... ................................... 7-22
WHAT TO DO... ....................................... 7-22
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR .......................................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ...................... 8-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .......................... 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 8-5
Checking the spark plug ............................ 8-8
Engine oil .................................................. 8-9
Transmission oil ...................................... 8-12Cleaning the engine and V-belt case air
filter elements ........................................ 8-15
V-belt case drain plug .............................. 8-21
Adjusting the carburetor ........................... 8-22
Adjusting the engine idling speed ............ 8-22
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ........ 8-23
Valve clearance ....................................... 8-24
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ..................................................... 8-24
Adjusting the front brake lever free
play ........................................................ 8-25
Adjusting the rear brake lever free
play ........................................................ 8-30
Drive chain slack ...................................... 8-32
Lubricating the drive chain ....................... 8-34
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-35
Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake levers .................................... 8-36
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-36
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ..................................................... 8-36
Lubricating the front knuckle pivots ......... 8-37
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-38
Battery ..................................................... 8-38
Replacing the fuse ................................... 8-41
Replacing a headlight bulb ...................... 8-42
Adjusting a headlight beam ..................... 8-44
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-44
Removing a wheel ................................... 8-45

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backwards when climbing a hill. To avoid stall-
ing, use the proper gear and maintain a steady
speed when climbing a hill. If you stall or roll
backwards, follow the special procedure for
braking described in this manual. Dismount on
the uphill side or to a side if pointed straight up-
hill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following
the procedure described in this manual.

Always check for obstacles before operating in a
new area.

Never attempt to operate over large obstacles,
such as large rocks or fallen trees. Always follow
proper procedures when operating over obsta-
cles as described in this manual.

Always be careful when skidding or sliding.
Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by
practicing at low speeds and on level, smooth
terrain. On 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 con-
trol.

Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or in
water deeper than that recommended in this
manual. Remember that wet brakes may have
reduced stopping ability. Test your brakes after
leaving water. If necessary, apply them severaltimes to let friction dry out the linings.

Always be sure there are no obstacles or people
behind you when you operate in reverse. When
it is safe to proceed in reverse, go slowly.

Always use the size and type of tires specified in
this manual.

Always maintain proper tire pressure as de-
scribed in this manual.

Never modify an ATV through improper installa-
tion or use of accessories.

Never exceed the stated load capacity for an
ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached. Reduce speed and follow in-
structions in this manual for carrying cargo or
pulling a trailer. Allow greater distance for brak-
ing.WARNING

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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 ex-
haust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never re-
fuel while smoking, or in the vicinity of
sparks, open flames, or other sources of ig-
nition such as the pilot lights of water heat-

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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
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Right view
1. Front carrier
2. Starter (choke)
3. Fuel cock
4. Tail/brake light
5. Rear carrier
6. Footboard
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1. Seat
2. Drive select lever
3. Headlight
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Controls and instruments
TIP

The ATV you have purchased may differ slightly
from the figures shown in this manual.
1. Rear brake lever
2. Parking brake
3. Reverse indicator light
4. Neutral indicator light
5. Front brake lever
6. Throttle lever
7. Main switch
8. Fuel tank cap
9. Handlebar switches
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Rear brake

Check operation, and correct if necessary.

Lubricate cable if necessary.

Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.5-3, 8-24, 8-30
Throttle lever

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever hous-
ing if necessary.

Check cable free play, and adjust if necessary.5-4, 8-23
Control cables

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-35
Drive chain

Check chain slack, and adjust if necessary.

Check chain condition. Lubricate if necessary.5-4, 8-32, 8-34
Wheels and tires

Check wheel condition, and replace if damaged.

Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.

Check air pressure. Correct if necessary.5-4, 5-5, 5-6
Brake levers

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points
if necessary.8-36
Chassis fasteners

Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-6
Instruments, lights and
switches

Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-6
Battery

Check electrolyte level. Fill with distilled water if necessary. 5-6, 8-38
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE

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OPERATION
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before riding
the ATV.
WARNING

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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become
familiar with all controls in order to help pre-
vent any loss of control, which could cause an
accident or injury. If there is a control or func-
tion you do not understand, ask your Yamaha
dealer.
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Starting a cold engine
WARNING

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Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or do
not work smoothly, you could be unable to
control the ATV, which could lead to an acci-
dent or collision.NOTICE

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See the “Engine break-in” section on page 6-4
prior to operating the engine for the first time.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
3. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the engine
stop switch to “RUN”.
4. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral po-
sition. The neutral indicator light should come
on. If the indicator light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
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The engine can be started only when the drive se-
lect lever is in the neutral position.
5. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the fig-
ure:
Position (1):

Cold engine start with ambient temperature be-
low 5 °C (40 °F).

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Starting a warm engine
Follow the same procedure as for starting a cold
engine, with the exception that the starter (choke)
is not required when the engine is warm. Instead,
start the engine with the throttle slightly open.
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Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse
NOTICE

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Before shifting, stop the ATV, otherwise the
transmission may be damaged.
Shifting: Forward
1. Bring the ATV to a complete stop.
2. Shift from neutral to forward and vice versa by
moving the drive select lever along the shift
guide.
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Make sure that the drive select lever is completely
shifted into position.3. Open the throttle lever gradually.
Shifting: Reverse
1. Bring the ATV to a complete stop.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse and vice versa by
moving the drive select lever along the shift
guide.
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When in reverse, the reverse indicator light should
1. Neutral “N”
2. Forward “F”
3. Reverse “R”
4. Drive select lever
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