2009 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 450 service interval

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EBU21670Safety 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
EWB01840Never 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 unlessotherwise specified. Have a Yamaha dealer
perform the service if you are not familiar with
maintenance work.EBU21730Owner’s manual and tool kit Be sure to put this owner’s manual in the plastic
bag and always carry it on the bottom of the seat
as shown. Put the owner’s tool kit and low-pres-
sure tire gauge under the seat.1. Owner’s manual
2. Owner’s tool kit
3. Low-pressure tire gauge
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WARNING
EWB02471Operating 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 there is no free play.
Make sure the brakes do not drag.
Make sure the brakes are not spongy. All air
must be bled from the brake system.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These proceduresshould be performed by a Yamaha dealer.EBU28635Adjusting the brake pedal and rear
brake lever free play and checking the
brake pedal position The brake pedal and brake lever free play and the
brake pedal position must be checked and, if nec-
essary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
TIP
Always perform this maintenance completely in
the following order whenever adjusting the rear
brake.
When adjusting the rear brake, be sure to adjust
both the brake pedal and the brake lever.
Before adjusting the brake lever and brake pedal
free play, check the rear brake friction plates forwear.
Adjusting the brake pedal and brake lever free
play
The brake pedal free play should measure 17.0–
20.0 mm (0.67–0.79 in). The brake lever free play
should measure 8.0–10.5 mm (0.31–0.41 in). If ei-
ther free play is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
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WARNING
EWB02080Operating 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 proceduresshould be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
EBU24230Axle boots The axle boots must be checked for damage at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Check the axle boots for tears or
damage. If any damage is found, have them re-
placed by a Yamaha dealer.
1. Distance between brake pedal and footboard
1. Front axle boot (each side)
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