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EBU17680
DESCRIPTION
EBU17690Left view
EBU17700Right view
1. Headlights
2. Fuel cock
3. Recoil starter
4. Fuses
5. Battery
6. Tail/brake light
7. Rear shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
8. Engine oil drain bolt
9. Shift pedal
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1. Spark arrester
2. Storage compartment and tool kit
3. Air filter case
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Brake pedal
6. Clutch adjusting screw
7. Oil filter element
8. Rear brake light switch
5
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![YAMAHA GRIZZLY 250 2010 Owners Manual 4-9
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3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
NOTICE: Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel may
deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
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3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
NOTICE: Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel may
deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
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3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
NOTICE: Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel may
deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
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4. Turn the fuel tank cap fully clockwise to make
sure it is securely closed.
WARNING
EWB02531Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or
death. Handle gasoline with care. Never siphon
gasoline by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,
or get some gasoline in your eyes, see yourdoctor immediately. If gasoline spills on your
skin, wash with soap and water. If gasoline
spills on your clothing, change your clothes.
NOTICEECB00070Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded
gasoline will cause severe damage to internal
engine parts, such as the valves and piston
rings, as well as to the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use
regular unleaded gasoline with a research octane
number of 91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brand. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce
maintenance costs.EBU18820Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the car-
buretor while also filtering it.
The fuel cock lever positions are explained as fol-
lows and shown in the illustrations. Recommended fuel:
UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only
with a research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
12.0 L (3.17 US gal, 2.64 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.6 L (0.42 US gal, 0.35 Imp.gal)
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Type:
SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-
50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element removal:
1.50 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element removal:
1.60 L (1.69 US qt, 1.41 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Dry elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
YFM250Z Unleaded gasoline only
YFM25BZ Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
12.0 L (3.17 US gal, 2.64 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.6 L (0.42 US gal, 0.35 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Type × quantity:
BSR33 x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR7EA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
73/22 (3.318)
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
19/18 × 46/11 (4.414)
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 ˚F
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 ˚CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-8
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-20BBattery ................................................................... 5-6, 8-38
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-29
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-29
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-30
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-4
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-35
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-33
Brake pads and shoes, checking ................................. 8-27
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................... 4-5
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-36
Brake pedal position, free play and brake lever free
play (rear), adjusting .................................................. 8-30
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-27
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-35
Carburetor, adjusting ................................................... 8-25
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-13
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-13
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch free play, adjusting ............................................ 8-34DDrive select lever ........................................................... 4-7Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ........ 8-27
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-6
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ..................................................... 8-25
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-11
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-2
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2FFinal gear oil ......................................................... 5-3, 8-17
Fuel ......................................................................... 4-8, 5-3
Fuel cock ....................................................................... 4-9
Fuel tank cap ................................................................. 4-7
Fuse, replacing ............................................................ 8-42HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-44
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-42
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-3IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights ................................................................ 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-3
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