2011 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 450 fuel

EBU17420
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments ............................ 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ................................................ 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .............. 4-2
Multi-function display .................................. 4-5
Fuel gauge ................................................. 4-6
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-6
Throttle lever ............................................ 4-12
Speed limiter ............................................ 4-12
Front brake lever ...................................... 4-13
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ............. 4-13
Drive select lever ...................................... 4-14
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 4-14
Fuel .......................................................... 4-15Fuel cock ..................................................4-16
Starter (choke) ..........................................4-18
Seat ..........................................................4-18
Storage compartments .............................4-19
Front carrier ..............................................4-22
Rear carrier ...............................................4-22
Adjusting the front and rear shock
absorber assemblies ...............................4-22
Auxiliary DC jack .......................................4-23
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Fuel .............................................................5-3
Engine oil ....................................................5-3
Final gear oil ...............................................5-3
Differential gear oil ......................................5-3
Coolant .......................................................5-3
Front and rear brakes .................................5-3
Throttle lever ...............................................5-4
Tires ............................................................5-4
Chassis fasteners .......................................5-7
Instruments, lights and switches .................5-7
OPERATION...................................................6-1
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**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
NEVER use with drugs or alcohol.
NEVER store fuel or flammable liquids.
This unit contains high-pressure nitrogen
gas.
Mishandling can cause an explosion. Do not
incinerate, puncture or open.
Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure the tire pressure when the tires are
cold.Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can cause loss of
control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
Turning the ATV in 4WD-LOCK
(“DIFF.LOCK”) takes more effort.
Operate at a slow speed and allow extra
time and distance for maneuvers to avoid
loss of control.
This pictogram shows the loading limits
and/or maximum load capacity for this ATV.
Follow all load limits and other loading
guidelines in this manual.
Load may include the driver, passenger,
human protective gear, accessories, goods,
luggage, and all other load related items.
Make sure you do not exceed the load limits.
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
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WARNING
Fuel vapors can be a fire or explosion hazard.
To avoid injury or death, never store fuel or
flammable liquids in this storage compartment.
Storage should not exceed 0.5 kg (1 lb)
37S-F151F-00
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2 and you can quickly be overcome and unable
to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can linger for hours or days in en-
closed or poorly ventilated areas. If you experi-
ence any symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.

Do not run engine indoors. Even if you try to
ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open
windows and doors, carbon monoxide can
rapidly reach dangerous levels.
Do not run engine in poorly ventilated or par-
tially enclosed areas such as barns, garages,
or carports.
Do not run engine outdoors where engine
exhaust can be drawn into a building
through openings such as windows and
doors.
WARNING
EWB02591When transporting the ATV in another vehicle,
be sure it is kept upright and that the fuel cock
is in the “OFF” position. Otherwise, fuel may
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EBU17680
DESCRIPTION
EBU17690Left view
EBU17700Right view
1. Radiator cap
2. Fuel cock
3. Throttle stop screw
4. Air filter case
5. Battery
6. Fuses
7. Tail/brake light
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Oil filter cartridge
10.Coolant reservoir
11.V-belt cooling duct check hose
1 2 3 4 5,6 7
8 9 10 11
1. Rear shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
2. Spark arrester
3. Rear storage compartment and tool kit
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 plug1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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EBU17712Controls and instruments
TIPThe ATV you have purchased may differ slightly
from the figures shown in this manual.
1. Rear brake lever
2. Handlebar switches
3. Starter (choke)
4. Horn switch
5. Drive select lever
6. Multi-function display
7. Main switch
8. Auxiliary DC jack
9. Fuel tank cap
10.On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock
switch
11.Throttle lever
12.Front brake lever
13.Front storage compartment
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EBU18037Multi-function display The multi-function display is equipped with the fol-
lowing:
a speedometer
an odometer
two tripmeters (which show the distance trav-
eled since they were last set to zero)
a clock

an hour meter (which shows the total time the
key has been turned to “ON”)
Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “TRIP/ODO” button switches the dis-
play between the odometer mode “ODO” and the
tripmeter modes “TRIP A” and “TRIP B” in the fol-
lowing order:
ODO → TRIP A → TRIP B → ODO
To reset a tripmeter, select it by pushing the
“TRIP/ODO” button, and then push the
“TRIP/ODO” button for at least three seconds. The
tripmeters can be used to estimate the distance
that can be traveled with a full tank of fuel. This in-
formation will enable you to plan future fuel stops.TIPPushing and holding in the “TRIP/ODO” button,
and turning the key to “ON” while the button is
pushed, switches the display between “mph” and
“km/h”.Clock mode
Pushing the“/” button switches the display
between the clock mode “CLOCK” and the hour
meter mode “HOUR” in the following order:
CLOCK → HOUR → CLOCK
1. Speedometer
2.“H” button
3.“M” button
4. Clock/Hour meter
5. Odometer/Tripmeter A/Tripmeter B
6.“TRIP/ODO” button
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4 To set the clock
1. Set the display to the clock mode.
2. Push the“/” button until the clock starts
flashing.
3. Set the hours by pushing the “H” button.
4. Set the minutes by pushing the “M” button.
5. Push the“/” button, and then release it to
start the clock.EBU18050Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the
fuel tank. When the needle reaches the red line, re-
fill the tank at the first opportunity.
TIPIf the ATV runs out of fuel, move the fuel cock lever
to the “RES” position. Approximately 4.5 L (1.19
US gal, 0.99 Imp.gal) of fuel will be remaining in
the tank.EBU18061Handlebar switches
1. Fuel gauge
2. Red line
1. Light switch“//OFF”
2. Start switch“”
3. Engine stop switch“/”
4. Override switch “OVERRIDE”
5. Horn switch“”
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