2009 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 450 steering wheel

Checking the front brake lever free
play ......................................................... 8-41
Adjusting the brake pedal and rear brake
lever free play and checking the brake
pedal position ......................................... 8-42
Axle boots ................................................ 8-46
Brake light switches ................................. 8-47
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-48
Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake levers .................................... 8-48
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-48
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-49
Lubricating the drive shaft universal
joint ......................................................... 8-49
Checking the stabilizer bushes ................ 8-49
Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots ........... 8-50
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-50
Battery ...................................................... 8-50
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-52
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-54
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-56
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-56
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-58
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-58
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-60
Troubleshooting charts ............................. 8-61CLEANING AND STORAGE ..........................9-1
Cleaning ......................................................9-1
Storage .......................................................9-2
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................11-1
Identification numbers ...............................11-1
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7 to cross a sloping surface. Avoid slopes with slip-
pery surfaces or rough terrain that may upset your
balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in the
uphill direction. It may be necessary to correct the
steering when riding on loose surfaces by pointing
the front wheels slightly uphill. When riding on
slopes, be sure not to make sharp turns either up
or down hill.
If your ATV does begin to tip over, gradually steer
in the downhill direction if there are no obstacles in
your path. As you regain proper balance, gradually
steer again in the direction you wish to travel.
WARNING
EWB01631Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any
hill until you have mastered the turning tech-
nique as described in the Owner’s Manual on
level ground. Be very careful when turning on
any hill. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill
if possible.
When crossing the side of a hill:
Always follow proper procedures as de-
scribed in the Owner’s Manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces.

Shift your weight to the uphill side of theATV.
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER
The ATV can be used to cross slow moving, shal-
low water of up to a maximum of 35 cm (14 in) in
depth. Before entering the water, choose your path
carefully. Enter where there is no sharp drop off,
and avoid rocks or other obstacles which may be
slippery or upset the ATV. Drive slowly and care-
fully.
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7 you go over obstacles, always follow proper
procedures as described in the Owner’s Manu-
al.
SLIDING AND SKIDDING
Care should be used when riding on loose or slip-
pery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If unex-
pected and uncorrected, sliding could lead to an
accident.
To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to slide
in loose or slippery conditions, positioning your
weight over the front wheels will sometimes help.If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the slide.
With practice, over a period of time, skill at con-
trolled sliding can be developed. The terrain
should be chosen carefully before attempting such
maneuvers, since both stability and control are re-
duced. Bear in mind that sliding maneuvers should
always be avoided on extremely slippery surfaces
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Horn switch .................................................................... 4-6IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning light .................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7KKey identification number ............................................. 11-1LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-6
Low-range indicator light ................................................ 4-3MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2
Multifunction display ....................................................... 4-4NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOn-Command differential gear lock switch .................... 4-8
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch ........................... 4-7
Override switch .............................................................. 4-6
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1PPanels, removing and installing ..................................... 8-9
Park indicator light .......................................................... 4-3
Parking ........................................................................... 6-6
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
Pre-operation check list .................................................. 5-1
RRear knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................... 8-50
Recoil starter ................................................................ 4-14
Reverse indicator light .................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 1-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-18
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and
rear ............................................................................ 4-21
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-34
Spark plug, checking .................................................... 8-14
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-12
Stabilizer bushes, checking .......................................... 8-49
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-17
Start switch ..................................................................... 4-6
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................. 8-50
Storage ........................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartments ................................................. 4-19TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-56
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-38
Throttle lever ......................................................... 4-11, 5-4
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-6
Tires ............................................................................... 5-5
Tire wear limit ................................................................. 5-7
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-60
Troubleshooting charts ................................................. 8-61VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-38
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-36
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