2011 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 maintenance

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Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
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For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.

For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance inter-
vals. However, keep in mind that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance
intervals should be followed.

Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools,
data and technical skills.
NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 3201
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Fuel line


Check fuel hoses for cracks or other damage, and
replace if necessary.
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2 Spark plug

Check condition and clean, regap, or replace if
necessary.
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Valves


Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary.
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Carburetor


Check starter (choke) operation and correct if nec-
essary.

Check engine idling speed and adjust if neces-
sary.
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Crankcase breather
system


Check breather hose for cracks or other damage,
and replace if necessary.
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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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7 Spark arrester

Clean.
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NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320

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General maintenance and lubrication chart
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For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.

For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance inter-
vals. However, keep in mind that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance
intervals should be followed.

Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools,
data and technical skills.
NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 3201Engine and V-belt
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-
sary.
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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-
essary.
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Tires

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

Check air pressure and balance, and correct if
necessary.
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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-
ots


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 necessary.
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NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320

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Some maintenance items need more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty, sandy or
muddy areas, or at full-throttle.
16 Engine oil strainer

Clean.
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17 Transmission oil


Change.

Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if necessary.
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Moving parts and
cables


Lubricate.
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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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NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320

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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).
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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.
3. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick-
ness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap
to specification.
To install the spark plug
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket
and its mating surface, and then wipe off any
grime from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug
wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
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If a torque wrench is not available when installing
the 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.
3. 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
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)

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8. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil, and then install and tight-
en the engine oil filler cap.
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Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the
engine and exhaust system have cooled down.
NOTICE

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Do not use oils with a diesel specification of
“CD” or oils of a higher quality than speci-
fied. In addition, do not use oils labeled “EN-
ERGY CONSERVING II” or higher.

Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
9. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several
minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oilis leaking, immediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
10. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten minutes,
and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
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Transmission oil
The transmission oil level should be checked be-
fore each ride. In addition, the transmission oil
must be changed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the transmission oil level
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. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and
then loosen the transmission oil check screw
located at the right side of the crankcase until
oil flows out. Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf, 23 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity:
1.25 L (1.32 US qt, 1.10 Imp.qt)