2011 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 350 oil filter

Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse ...................................... 6-3
Engine break-in .......................................... 6-4
Parking ....................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope ..................................... 6-5
Accessories and loading ............................ 6-6
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 ........... 7-21
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ......................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO IF... .................................... 7-22
WHAT TO DO... ........................................ 7-23
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ....................... 8-2Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system .....................8-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................................8-5
Removing and installing the panel ..............8-9
Checking the spark plug .............................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................8-12
Final gear oil .............................................8-16
Differential gear oil ....................................8-18
Cleaning the air filter element ...................8-21
Cleaning the spark arrester ......................8-24
V-belt cooling duct check hose .................8-25
V-belt case drain plug ...............................8-26
Adjusting the carburetor ............................8-26
Adjusting the engine idling speed .............8-26
Adjusting the throttle lever free play .........8-27
Valve clearance ........................................8-28
Adjusting the drive select lever safety
system cable ...........................................8-29
Brakes .......................................................8-29
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake friction plates .........................8-29
Checking the brake fluid level ...................8-30
Changing the brake fluid ...........................8-31
Checking the front brake lever free play ...8-32
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EBU17680
DESCRIPTION
EBU17690Left view
EBU17700Right view
1. Fuel cock
2. Throttle stop screw
3. Fuses
4. Battery
5. Rear shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Oil filter cartridge
8. V-belt cooling duct check hose
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5
3,4
1. Spark arrester
2. Storage compartment and tool kit
3. Air filter case
4. Spark plug
5. Front shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
6. Rear brake light switch
7. Brake pedal
8. V-belt case drain plug
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2
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13*Rear knuckle pivotsLubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
14*Steering shaftLubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
15*Steering systemCheck operation and repair or replace if damaged.
Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.√√√√√
16*Engine mountCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√
17*Axle bootsCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√√√
18 Engine oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√ √√√
19Engine oil filter car-
tridgeReplace.√√√
20 Differential gear oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√√
21 Final gear oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√ √√√
22*Moving parts and
cablesLubricate.√√√√ NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
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EBU23319Engine oil and oil filter cartridge The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals spec-
ified 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 tip of the dip-
stick and the maximum level mark.1. Engine oil filler cap
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85. If the engine oil is not between the tip of the
dipstick and the maximum level mark, add
sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level. NOTICE: Be sure the
engine oil is at the correct level, otherwise
engine damage may result.
[ECB00851]
6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and
then tighten the engine oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil-
ter cartridge replacement)
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. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect
the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then re-
move the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to
drain the oil from the crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge is not being
replaced.5. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter
wrench.
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at a nearby Yamaha
dealer.6. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O-ring of
the new oil filter cartridge.TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated.7. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil fil-
ter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
1. Oil filter cartridge
1. Oil filter wrench
1. O-ring
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8. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new
gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.9. 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
a higher quality than specified. In addition,
do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II” or higher.
1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.20 L (2.33 US qt, 1.94 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
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88. Check the differential gear case for oil leak-
age. If oil is leaking, check for the cause.
EBU23646Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Clean or, if necessary, replace
the air filter element more frequently if you are
riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.TIPThere 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.
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 4-17.)
3. Remove the air filter case cover by unhooking
the air filter case cover holders.1. Air filter case check hose
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