2009 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 350 parking brake

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WARNING
EWB01550Always mount a caution flag on the ATV to
make you more visible when operating in areas
where you might not be seen by other vehicles.Watch carefully for other vehicles.
Do not ride in areas posted “no trespassing”.
Do not ride on private property without getting per-
mission.Select a large, flat, unpaved area to become famil-
iar with your ATV. Make sure that this area is free
of obstacles and other riders. You should practice
control of the throttle, brakes, and turning tech-
niques in this area before trying more difficult ter-
rain. Always avoid riding on paved surfaces: the
ATV is designed for use on unpaved surfaces only,
and handling maneuvers are more difficult to per-
form on pavement.
Set the parking brake and follow the instruction on
page 6-1 to start the engine. Once it has warmed
up you are ready to begin riding your ATV. Re-
member that the engine and exhaust pipe will be
hot when riding and afterwards; do not allow skin
or clothing to come in contact with these compo-
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7With the engine idling, return the starter (choke) to
the closed position, shift the drive select lever into
the forward position, and then release the parking
brake. Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly. The
centrifugal clutch will engage and you will start to
accelerate. If the throttle is applied too abruptly, the
front wheels may lift off the ground, resulting in a
loss of directional control. Avoid higher speeds un-
til you are thoroughly familiar with the operation of
your ATV.
When slowing down or stopping, release the throt-
tle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly. Im-
proper use of the brakes can cause the tires to lose
traction, reducing control and increasing the possi-
bility of an accident.
TURNING YOUR ATV
To achieve maximum traction on unpaved surfac-
es in 2WD or 4WD, the two rear wheels turn to-
gether at the same speed. Furthermore, when
riding in 4WD-LOCK (“DIFF. LOCK”), the front
wheels also turn together at the same speed.
Therefore, unless the wheel on the inside of the
turn is allowed to slip or lose some traction, the
ATV will resist turning. A special turning techniquemust be used to allow the ATV to make turns
quickly and easily. It is essential that this skill be
learned first at low speed.
WARNING
EWB01770Always follow proper procedures for turning
as described in this Owner’s Manual. Practice
turning at low speeds before attempting to turn
at faster speeds. Do not turn at speeds too fast
for your skills or the conditions. Operate at a
slow speed and allow extra time and distance
for maneuvers when in 4WD-LOCK (“DIFF.LOCK”).
As you approach a curve, slow down and begin to
turn the handlebars in the desired direction. As you
do so, put your weight on the footboard to the out-
side of the turn (opposite your desired direction)
and lean your upper body into the turn. Use the
throttle to maintain an even speed through the turn.
This maneuver will let the wheel on the inside of
the turn slip slightly, allowing the ATV to make the
turn properly.
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7could come off the ground. The ATV could easily
tip over backwards. Apply both the front and rear
brakes gradually, or dismount the ATV immediate-
ly on the uphill side.
WARNING
EWB02450Maintain a steady speed when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
Keep weight uphill.
Apply the brakes.
Apply the parking brake after you are
stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:
Keep weight uphill.
2WD: Never apply the rear brake while rolling
backwards. Apply the front brake. When fully
stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and
then lock the parking brake.
4WD or 4WD-LOCK: Apply both front and
rear brakes gradually. When fully stopped,
lock the parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed
straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and re-
mount, following the procedure described inthe Owner’s Manual.RIDING DOWNHILL
When riding your ATV downhill, shift your weight
as far to the rear and uphill side of the ATV as pos-
sible. Move back on the seat and sit with your arms
straight. Engine compression will do most of the
braking for you. For maximum engine compres-
sion braking effect, change to 4WD or 4WD-LOCK
before beginning to descend the hill. Improper
braking may cause a loss of traction.
Use caution while descending a hill with loose or
slippery surfaces. Braking ability and traction may
be adversely affected by these surfaces. Improper
braking may also cause a loss of traction.U4S262E0.book Page 17 Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:40 AM

KKey identification number ............................................. 11-1LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-5MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOil temperature warning light ......................................... 4-2
On-Command differential gear lock switch .................... 4-7
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch ........................... 4-6
Override switch .............................................................. 4-5
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1PPanel, removing and installing ....................................... 8-9
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake ............................................................... 4-12
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
Pre-operation check list .................................................. 5-1RRear knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................... 8-40
Recoil starter ................................................................ 4-13
Reverse indicator light .................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1
SSafety information .......................................................... 1-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-17
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear ............................................................................ 4-19
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-24
Spark plug, checking ...................................................... 8-9
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-10
Speedometer .................................................................. 4-3
Stabilizer bushes, checking .......................................... 8-40
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-16
Start switch ..................................................................... 4-5
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................. 8-40
Storage ........................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartment ................................................... 4-18TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-47
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-28
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-9, 5-4
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-5
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Tire wear limit ................................................................. 5-6
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-49
Troubleshooting chart .................................................. 8-50VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-28
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-26
V-belt cooling duct check hose .................................... 8-25
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-39
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