2011 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 oil filter

RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV.............. 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGMENT ............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............ 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV ............................. 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL .................................. 7-13
RIDING DOWNHILL................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE.............................. 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER ..................................................7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN .......... 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ........................ 7-20
WHAT TO DO IF... ................................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO... ....................................... 7-21
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ...................... 8-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .......................... 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 8-5
Checking the spark plug ............................ 8-8
Engine oil .................................................. 8-9
Transmission oil ...................................... 8-12
Cleaning the engine and V-belt case air
filter elements ........................................ 8-15
Cleaning the spark arrester ..................... 8-21V-belt case drain screw ........................... 8-23
Adjusting the carburetor ........................... 8-24
Adjusting the engine idling speed ............ 8-24
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ........ 8-25
Valve clearance ....................................... 8-26
Brakes ...................................................... 8-26
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes .....................................................8-26
Adjusting the front brake lever free
play ........................................................8-27
Adjusting the rear brake lever free
play ........................................................ 8-32
Drive chain slack ...................................... 8-33
Lubricating the drive chain ....................... 8-35
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-36
Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake levers ....................................8-36
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-37
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ....................................................8-38
Lubricating the front knuckle pivots ......... 8-39
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-39
Battery ..................................................... 8-40
Replacing the fuse ................................... 8-43
Replacing a headlight bulb ...................... 8-44
Adjusting a headlight beam ..................... 8-46
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-46
Removing a wheel ................................... 8-47
Installing a wheel ..................................... 8-47

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7. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and
replace it if necessary.
8. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then
tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
NOTICE

ECB01061
Make sure that no oil gets on the tires or
wheels.
9. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several
minutes while checking the transmission for
oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn
off the engine and check for the cause.
10. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil lev-
el and correct it if necessary.
EBU23846
Cleaning the engine and V-belt case air
filter elements
Both air filter elements should be cleaned at the
specified intervals in the periodic maintenance
chart.
Engine air filter element
TIP

There is a check hose at the bottom of the air filter
case. If dust or water collects in this hose, empty
the hose and clean the air filter element and air fil-
ter case. Recommended transmission oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity:
0.6 L (0.63 US qt, 0.53 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1. Air filter case check hose
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7. Wash the sponge material gently but thor-
oughly in solvent.
WARNING! Always use
parts cleaning solvent to clean the sponge
material. Never use low-flash-point sol-
vents or gasoline to clean the sponge ma-
terial because the engine could catch fire
or explode.
[EWB01941]

8. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the sponge
material and let it dry.
NOTICE:
Do not twistthe sponge material when squeezing
it.
[ECB00441]

9. Check the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
10. Apply Yamaha foam air filter oil or other qual-
ity foam air filter oil to the sponge material.TIP

The sponge material should be wet but not drip-
ping.
11. Pull the sponge material over the air filter ele-
ment frame.
12. Install the washer and bolt.
NOTICE:
Be sure
to install the washer with its curved side
facing outward as shown.
[ECB00453]

1. Bolt
2. Washer
3. Sponge material
4. Air filter element frame
5. Air filter case cover
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Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.25 L (1.32 US qt, 1.10 Imp.qt)
Transmission oil:
Quantity:
0.6 L (0.63 US qt, 0.53 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline onlyFuel tank capacity:
7.0 L (1.85 US gal, 1.54 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.3 L (0.34 US gal, 0.29 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:
Type
×
quantity:
VM18SH x 1
Spark plug (s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR7HSA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Dry, centrifugal automatic
Transmission:
Primary reduction system:
Helical gear/spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
43/14
×
40/17 (7.226)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
32/12 (2.666)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic type
Reverse gear:
49/14
×
49/15
×
40/17 (26.902)
-20 -10 0
1020 304050 ˚C
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
SAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30

INDEX
A
Accessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter elements, engine and V-belt filter cleaning ..... 8-15
B
Battery .................................................................. 5-6
,
8-40
Brake lever free play, adjusting the front...................... 8-27
Brake lever free play (rear), adjusting .......................... 8-32
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-4
Brake lever, rear............................................................. 4-4
Brake levers, checking and lubricating......................... 8-36
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-26
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3
Brake shoes, checking the front and rear .................... 8-26
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-36
Carburetor, adjusting.................................................... 8-24
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-11
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-11
Chassis fasteners........................................................... 5-5
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
D
Drive chain ..................................................................... 5-3
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-35
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-33
Drive select lever............................................................ 4-6
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
E
Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-4Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-24
Engine oil ............................................................... 5-3
,
8-9
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-2
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2
F
Front knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................... 8-39
Fuel ........................................................................ 4-6
,
5-3
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-8
Fuel tank cap.................................................................. 4-6
Fuse, replacing............................................................. 8-43
H
Handlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting............................................ 8-46
Headlight bulb, replacing.............................................. 8-44
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-2
I
Identification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights ................................................................ 4-1
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6
L
Label locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-2
M
Main switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2