2010 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 Owners Manual

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Exhaust system

Check for leakage and replace gasket(s) if neces-
sary.

Check for looseness and tighten all screw clamps
and joints if necessary.
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Clean.
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General maintenance and lubrication chart
NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
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case air filter ele-
ment


Clean and replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours (more often in wet or
dusty areas)
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Front brake

Check operation and correct if necessary.

Check brake lever free play and adjust if neces-
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Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
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Rear brake

Check operation and correct if necessary.

Check brake lever free play and adjust if neces-
sary.
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Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
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Wheels

Check runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
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Tires


Check tread depth and for damage, and replace if
necessary.

Check air pressure and balance, and correct if
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Wheel hub bearings


Check for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary.
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Upper and lower
arm pivots


Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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8 Drive chain

Check chain slack and adjust if necessary.

Check rear wheel alignment and correct if neces-
sary.

Clean and lubricate.
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V-belt


Check for wear, cracks or other damage, and
replace if necessary.
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Chassis fasteners


Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
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Shock absorber
assemblies


Check operation and correct if necessary.

Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.
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Front knuckle piv-
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Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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Steering shaft


Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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Steering system


Check operation and repair or replace if damaged.

Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.
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15 Engine oil

Change.

Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.
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16 Engine oil strainer

Clean.
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Change.

Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.
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Moving parts and
cables


Lubricate.
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TIP

Some maintenance items need more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty, sandy or
muddy areas, or at full-throttle.
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Throttle lever hous-
ing and cable

Check operation and correct if necessary.

Check throttle cable free play and adjust if neces-
sary.

Lubricate throttle lever housing and cable.
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Front and rear brake
switches


Check operation and correct if necessary.
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Lights and switches


Check operation and correct if necessary.

Adjust headlight beams.
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Battery

Check electrolyte level and specific gravity, and
correct if necessary.

Make sure that the breather hose is properly
routed.
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JOBINITIAL EVERY
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er comes
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km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
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Checking the spark plug
The spark plug is an important engine component,
which is easy to check. Since heat and deposits
will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked in accor-
dance with the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, the condition of the spark
plug can reveal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Remove the spark plug as shown, with thespark plug wrench included in the owner’s tool
kit.
To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insulator around the
center electrode of the spark plug is a medi-
um-to-light tan (the ideal color when the ATV
is ridden normally).TIP

If the spark plug shows a distinctly different color,
the engine could be operating improperly. Do not
attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
1. Spark plug cap
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1. Spark plug wrench
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2. Check the spark plug for electrode erosion
and excessive carbon or other deposits, and
replace it if necessary.
To install the spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick-
ness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap
to specification.2. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket
and its mating surface, and then wipe off any
grime from the spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the spark plug
wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque.TIP

If a torque wrench is not available when installing
a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque
is 1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the specified torque as
soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
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Engine oil
The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR7HSA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
1. Spark plug gap
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.0 ft·lbf)

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To check the engine oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Check the engine oil level on a cold engine.
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If the engine was started before checking the oil
level, be sure to warm up the engine sufficiently,
and then wait at least ten minutes until the oil set-
tles for an accurate reading.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then
wipe the engine oil dipstick off with a clean
rag.4. Insert the dipstick into the filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.TIP

The engine oil should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks.
5. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum
level mark, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it to the correct level.
NOTICE:
Be sure the engine oil is at the
correct level, otherwise engine damage
1. Engine oil tank filler cap
2. Dipstick
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
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6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and
then tighten the engine oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect
the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then re-
move the engine oil drain bolt to drain the oil
from the crankcase.
NOTICE:
When remov-
ing the engine oil drain bolt, the compres-
sion spring, oil strainer and O-ring will fall
out. Take care not to lose these
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5. Clean the oil strainer with solvent.
6. Check the O-ring for damage and replace it if
necessary.
7. Install the O-ring, oil strainer, compression
spring and drain bolt. Tighten the engine oil
drain bolt to the specified torque.
NOTICE:
Before installing the engine oil drain bolt,
be sure to install the O-ring, compression
spring and oil strainer.
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. O-ring
3. Spring
4. Oil strainer
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