2011 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 250 torque

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EBU21731Owner’s manual and tool kit Be sure to put this owner’s manual in the plastic
bag and always carry it on the bottom of the seat
as shown. Put the owner’s tool kit and low-pres-
sure tire gauge under the seat.
The service information included in this manual
and the tools provided in the owner’s tool kit are in-
tended to assist you in the performance of preven-
tive maintenance and minor repairs. However,additional tools such as a torque wrench may be
necessary to perform certain maintenance work
correctly.
TIPIf you do not have the tools or experience required
for a particular job, have a Yamaha dealer perform
it for you.
1. Owner’s manual
2. Owner’s tool kit
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TIPIf 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.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. Specified spark plug:
NGK/DR7EA
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
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TIPIf 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.EBU2329GEngine oil and oil filter element The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter element cleaned at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Check the engine oil level on a cold engine.
TIPIf 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.TIPThe engine oil should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
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89. Clean the oil strainer and oil filter element with
solvent.10. Install the oil filter element and a new O-ring.
TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated.11. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-
ring.
12. Install the oil filter element cover by installing
the bolts, and then tighten them to the speci-
fied torque.
1. Adjusting nut
2. Oil filter element cover
3. Bolt
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1. Oil filter element
2. O-ringTightening torque:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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8 13. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to a new
O-ring.
14. Install the oil strainer, the compression spring,
the new O-ring and the engine oil drain bolt,
and then 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.
[ECB00321]
15. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil, and then install and tight-
en the engine oil filler cap.TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the
engine and exhaust system have cooled down.NOTICEECB00300
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the
engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils
with a diesel specification of “CD” or oils of
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. O-ring
3. Compression spring
4. Oil strainer
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil:
See page 10-1.
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)
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8a higher quality than specified. In addition,
do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II” or higher.

Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase.16. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several
minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oil
is leaking, immediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
17. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten minutes,
and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
18. Install the footboard by installing the bolts, and
then tighten them to the specified torques.
19. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page
8-31.)
1. Footboard bolt A
2. Footboard bolt BTightening torques:
Footboard bolt A:
4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Footboard bolt B:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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EBU23386Final gear oil The final gear case must be checked for oil leak-
age before each ride. If any leakage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer check and repair the ATV. In ad-
dition, the final gear oil level must be checked and
the oil changed as follows at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt and its gas-
ket, and then check the oil level in the final
gear case. The oil level should be at the brim
of the filler hole.
3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole, add
sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
4. Check the gasket for damage, and replace it if
necessary.
5. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then
tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil
4. Correct oil levelTightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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8To change the final gear oil
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the final gear case guard by remov-
ing the bolts.
3. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to
collect the used oil.
4. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the final
gear oil drain bolt, and their gasket to drain the
oil from the final gear case.5. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
6. Refill with the recommended final gear oil to
the brim of the filler hole as shown. NOTICE:
Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case.
[ECB00421]
1. Final gear case guard
2. Bolt
1. Final gear oil drain bolt
2. GasketTightening torque:
Final gear oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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2
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