2009 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 service interval

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Safety is an obligation of the owner. Periodic in-
spection, adjustment and lubrication will keep your
ATV in the safest and best operating condition
possible. The most important points of inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are explained on the
following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart should be considered as a
general guide under normal riding conditions.
However, DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER,
TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, AND
INDIVIDUAL USE, THE MAINTENANCE INTER-
VALS MAY NEED TO BE SHORTENED.
WARNING

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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 components
can cause shocks or start fires. Turn off the en-
gine when performing maintenance unless
otherwise specified. Have a Yamaha dealer
perform the service if you are not familiar with
maintenance work.
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Owner’s manual and tool kit
Be sure to put this owner’s manual in the plastic
bag and to always carry it as well as the owner’s
tool kit and the low-pressure tire gauge in their re-
spective compartments under the seat.
1. Owner’s manual
2. Low-pressure tire gauge
3. Owner’s tool kit
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8. Tighten the locknut at the brake lever.
9. Install the V-belt air filter element cover by in-
stalling the screw.
10. Connect the coupler, and then install the pan-
el by installing the quick fasteners.
11. Install the front carrier by installing the bolts.
WARNING

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Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause loss of braking ability,
which could lead to an accident.After servicing:

Make sure the brakes operate smoothly and
that the free play is correct.

Make sure the brakes do not drag.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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Adjusting the rear brake lever free play
The brake lever free play must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
TIP

Before adjusting the brake lever free play, check
the rear brake shoes for wear.
The brake lever free play should measure 5.0–8.0
mm (0.20–0.31 in) as shown. If the free play is in-
correct, adjust it as follows.
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Brake lever free play
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NOTICE

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If measurement “A” of the drive chain adjust-
ing bolt is less than 27 mm (1.06 in), have a
Yamaha dealer replace the drive chain.
6. Tighten the hub stopper bolt, and then its lock-
nut.
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Lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas.
Service the drive chain as follows. Tightening torques:
Chain adjusting bolt locknut:
15.5 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11.2 ft·lbf)
Axle holding bolt (upper):
85 Nm (8.5 m·kgf, 61.5 ft·lbf)
Axle holding bolt (lower):
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43.4 ft·lbf)
1. Measurement A
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