2009 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 700 maintenance

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WARNING
EWB02070Operating 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.
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.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. Front axle boot (each side)
1. Rear axle boot (each side)
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8Rear brake lever
EBU28832Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal The operation of the brake pedal should be
checked before each ride, and the pedal pivot
should be lubricated if necessary.TIPTo access the brake pedal pivot, remove panel H.(See page 8-8.)
EBU24962Checking the wheel hub bearings The front and rear wheel hub bearings must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is play
in a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel hub bear-
ings.EBU25021Checking the stabilizer bushes The stabilizer bushes must be checked for cracks
or damage at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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es if necessary.
EBU25051Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots The rear knuckle pivots must be lubricated at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
Lubricate the pivoting points using a grease gun.
EBU25102Lubricating the steering shaft The steering shaft must be lubricated at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.EBU29043Battery This model is equipped with a VRLA (Valve Regu-
lated Lead Acid) battery. There is no need to check
the electrolyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to be checked
and, if necessary, tightened.NOTICEECB00620Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals,as this would permanently damage the battery. Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
1. Grease nipple
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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KKey identification number ............................................. 11-1LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-8
Low-range indicator light ................................................ 4-4MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-4
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2
Multifunction display ....................................................... 4-5NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOn-Command differential gear lock switch .................. 4-10
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch ........................... 4-9
Override switch .............................................................. 4-8
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1PPanels, removing and installing ..................................... 8-8
Park indicator light ......................................................... 4-4
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
Pre-operation check list ................................................. 5-1RRadiator grills, removing .............................................. 8-19
Rear knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................... 8-54
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 ............................................................................ 4-21
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-41
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 8-20
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-13
Stabilizer bushes, checking ......................................... 8-53
Starting the engine ......................................................... 6-1
Start switch .................................................................... 4-8
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-54
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartments ................................................ 4-18TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-62
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-43
Throttle lever ......................................................... 4-12, 5-4
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-6
Tires ............................................................................... 5-5
Tire wear limit ................................................................ 5-7
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-65
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-66VValve clearance ........................................................... 8-44
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-43
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-53
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-64
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-63
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