2011 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 wheel bolts

5-2
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
9
10
11

Throttle lever

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever hous-
ing if necessary.

Check cable free play, and adjust if necessary.5-3, 8-25
Control cables

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-36
Drive chain

Check chain slack, and adjust if necessary.

Check chain condition. Lubricate if necessary.5-3, 8-33, 8-35
Wheels and tires

Check wheel condition, and replace if damaged.

Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.

Check air pressure. Correct if necessary.5-3
Brake levers

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points
if necessary.8-36
Chassis fasteners

Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-5
Instruments, lights and
switches

Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-6
Battery

Check electrolyte level. Fill with distilled water if necessary. 5-6, 8-40
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE

8-6
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4
5
6
78
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11

5
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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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6
*
Wheel hub bearings


Check for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary.
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7
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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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9
*
V-belt


Check for wear, cracks or other damage, and
replace if necessary.
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10
*
Chassis fasteners


Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
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11
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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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12
*
Front knuckle piv-
ots


Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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13
*
Steering shaft


Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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14
*
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

8-32
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4
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78
9
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11

8. Tighten the locknut at the brake lever.
9. Install the V-belt air filter element cover by in-
stalling the screw.
10. Connect the coupler, and then install the pan-
el by installing the quick fasteners.
11. Install the front carrier by installing the bolts.
EBU24492
Adjusting the rear brake lever free play
The brake lever free play must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified inthe periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.TIP
Before adjusting the brake lever free play, check
the rear brake shoes for wear.
The brake lever free play should measure 5.0–8.0
mm (0.20–0.31 in) as shown. If the free play is in-
correct, adjust it as follows.
Turn the brake lever free play adjusting nut on the
rear wheel hub in direction (a) to increase the free
play, and in direction (b) to decrease it.
If the correct free play cannot be obtained, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Brake lever free play
3
1
2
(b)
(a)

1. Brake lever free play
1

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4
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78
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11

the hub stopper bolt.
3. Loosen the axle holding bolts.
4. Loosen the chain adjusting bolt locknut. To
tighten the drive chain, turn the adjusting bolt
in direction (a). To loosen the drive chain, turn
the adjusting bolt in direction (b), and then
push the wheels forward.
NOTICE:
Improper
drive chain slack will overload the engine
as well as other vital parts of the ATV and
can lead to drive chain slippage or break-age. To prevent this from occurring, keep
the drive chain slack within the specified
limits.
[ECB00542]

5. Tighten the locknut and the axle holding bolts
to the specified torques.
1. Hub stopper bolt
2. Locknut
3. Axle holding bolt (lower)
4. Axle holding bolt (upper)
1
2
34

1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
1
2
(a)
(b)