2012 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 Owners Manual

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6*Exhaust systemCheck for leakage and replace gasket(s) if neces-
sary.
Check for looseness and tighten all screw clamps
and joints if necessary.√√√
7 Spark arresterClean.√√√ 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
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EBU21865General maintenance and lubrication chart TIP
For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.
For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance inter-
vals. However, keep in mind that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance
intervals should be followed.
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools,
data and technical skills.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
1Engine and V-belt
case air filter ele-
ment Clean and replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours (more often in wet or
dusty areas)
2*Front brakeCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Check brake lever free play and adjust if neces-
sary.√√√√√
Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
3*Rear brakeCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Check brake lever free play and adjust if neces-
sary.√√√√√
Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
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4*WheelsCheck runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
essary.√ √√√
5*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage, and replace if
necessary.
Check air pressure and balance, and correct if
necessary.√ √√√
6*Wheel hub bearingsCheck for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary.√ √√√
7*Lower arm pivotsLubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
8 Drive chainCheck chain slack and adjust if necessary.
Check rear wheel alignment and correct if neces-
sary.
Clean and lubricate.√√√√√
9*V- b e l tCheck for wear, cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary.√√
10*Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.√√√√√
11*Shock absorber as-
sembliesCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.√√√
12*Front knuckle piv-
otsLubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
13*Steering shaftLubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√ 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
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14*Steering systemCheck operation and repair or replace if damaged.
Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.√√√√√
15 Engine oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√ √√√
16 Engine oil strainerClean.√√√
17 Transmission oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√√
18*Moving parts and
cablesLubricate.√√√√
19*Throttle leverCheck operation.
Check throttle lever free play, and adjust if neces-
sary.
Lubricate cable and lever housing.√√√√√
20*Front and rear brake
switchesCheck operation and correct if necessary.√√√√√
21*Lights and switchesCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Adjust headlight beams.√√√√√
22*BatteryCheck electrolyte level and specific gravity, and
correct if necessary.
Make sure that the breather hose is properly rout-
ed.√√√√√ 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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EBU23061TIPSome maintenance items need more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty, sandy or
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EBU23213Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine component,
which is easy to check. Since heat and deposits
will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked in accor-
dance with the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, the condition of the spark
plug can reveal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Remove the spark plug cap.2. Remove the spark plug as shown, with the
spark plug wrench included in the owner’s tool
kit.
To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insulator around the
center electrode of the spark plug is a medi-
um-to-light tan (the ideal color when the ATV
is ridden normally).1. Spark plug cap
1
1. Spark plug wrench
1
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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/CR7HSA
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.EBU23268Engine oil The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed at
the intervals specified 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. Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
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