2009 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 450 Owners Manual

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4 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.
EBU18880Seat To remove the seat
Pull the seat lock lever upward and pull up the seat
at the rear.To install the seat
Insert the projections on the front of the seat into
the seat holders and push down on the seat at the
rear.
TIPMake sure that the seat is securely fitted.
1. Starter (choke)“”
1. Seat
2. Seat lock lever
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EBU29251Storage compartments This ATV is equipped with two storage compart-
ments.
The front storage compartment is located at the
front right side of the ATV. To access the storage
compartment, remove the storage compartment
cover by turning it counterclockwise.1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Front storage compartment cover
1. Front storage compartment
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4 The rear storage compartment is located under the
seat. (See page 4-18.)
When storing any documents in the storage com-
partments, be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so
that they will not get wet. When washing the ATV,
be careful not to let any water enter the storage
compartments.
NOTICEECB00830Do not store metal or sharply edged objects,
like tools, in the storage compartments. If they
must be stored, wrap them in appropriate
cushion material to prevent damaging the stor-age compartments.
Do not exceed the load limit of 0.5 kg (1 lb)
for the front storage compartment or 2.0 kg
(4 lb) for the rear storage compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum load of 210.0 kg
(463 lb) for the ATV.TIPA drain plug is fitted at the bottom of the front stor-
age compartment, and there is a check hose at the
bottom of the rear storage compartment.
If any water collects in a storage compartment, re-
move the drain plug or the check hose, drain thewater, and then install them.
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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 210.0 kg
(463 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 210.0 kg
(463 lb) for the ATV.EBU19142Adjusting the front and rear shock ab-
sorber assemblies 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 spring preload adjusting ring in direction
(a) to increase the spring preload and thereby
harden the suspension, and in direction (b) to de-
crease the spring preload and thereby soften the
suspension.
1. Storage compartment drain plug
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TIPA special wrench can be obtained at a Yamahadealer to make this adjustment.1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
1. Special wrenchSpring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
2
Maximum (hard):
5
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WARNING
EWB00400Always adjust the shock absorber assemblies
on the left and right side to the same setting.
Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling
and loss of stability, which could lead to an ac-cident.EBU19181Auxiliary DC jack The auxiliary DC jack is located at the front right
side of the ATV. The auxiliary DC jack can be used
for suitable work lights, radios, etc. The auxiliary
DC jack should only be used when the engine is
running.
1. Set the light switch to “OFF”.
2. Start the engine. (See page 6-1.)
3. Open the auxiliary DC jack cap, and then in-
sert the accessory power plug into the jack.4. When the auxiliary DC jack is not being used,
cover it with the cap.
NOTICEECB00120
Do not use accessories requiring more than
the above maximum capacity. This may
overload the circuit and cause the fuse to
blow.1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
2. Auxiliary DC jackMaximum rated capacity for the auxiliary DC
jack:
DC 12 V, 10 A (120 W)
1
2
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If accessories are used without the engine
running or with the headlights turned on, the
battery will lose its charge and engine start-
ing may become difficult.
Do not use an automotive cigarette lighter or
other accessories with a plug that gets hotbecause the jack can be damaged.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EBU19223Pre-operation check list Before operating this ATV, be sure to check the items listed in the following table.
WARNING
EWB00480Always inspect your ATV each time you use it to make sure it is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’sManual. Failure to inspect increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.TIPThe maintenance of some items in the table has to be performed by a Yamaha dealer. Refer to the periodicmaintenance charts on page 8-3 to determine which service should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
FuelCheck fuel level in fuel tank, and add recommended fuel if neces-
sary.
Check fuel line for leakage. Correct if necessary.4-15, 5-3
Engine oilCheck oil level in engine, and add recommended oil to specified lev-
el if necessary.
Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-17
Final gear oilCheck ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-3, 8-22
Differential gear oilCheck ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-3, 8-25
CoolantCheck coolant level in reservoir, and add recommended coolant to
specified level if necessary.
Check cooling system for leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-27
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