2012 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 transmission

8-15
85. Pour the recommended type of oil in the trans-
mission oil filler hole until it flows out of the
check screw hole.
6. Tighten the oil check screw to the specified
torque.
7. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and
replace it if necessary.8. Install the transmission oil filler bolt and its
gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
To change the transmission oil
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 transmission to col-
lect the used oil.
4. Remove the transmission oil filler bolt, the
transmission oil drain bolt and their gasket to
drain the oil from the transmission case.
1. Transmission oil filler bolt
2. GasketTightening torque:
Transmission oil check screw:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
1
2
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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8 5. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
6. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended transmission oil. NOTICE: Make
sure that no foreign material enters the
transmission case.
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7. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and
replace it if necessary.
8. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then
tighten the bolt to the specified torque.NOTICEECB01061Make sure that no oil gets on the tires or
wheels.9. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several
minutes while checking the transmission for
oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn
off the engine and check for the cause.
10. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil lev-
el and correct it if necessary.
1. Transmission oil drain bolt
2. GasketTightening torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1
12
Recommended transmission oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity:
0.6 L (0.63 US qt, 0.53 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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10
Type:
SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-
50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.25 L (1.32 US qt, 1.10 Imp.qt)Transmission oil:Quantity:
0.6 L (0.63 US qt, 0.53 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
7.0 L (1.85 US gal, 1.54 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.3 L (0.34 US gal, 0.29 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Type × quantity:
VM18SH x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR7HSA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Dry, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Helical gear/spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
43/14 × 40/17 (7.226)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
32/12 (2.666)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic type
-20 -10 0
1020 304050 ˚C
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
SAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
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NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOwner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-2PParking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake ................................................................. 4-5
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RReverse indicator light .................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-10
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-23
Spark plug, checking ...................................................... 8-9
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-4
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-10
Start switch ..................................................................... 4-3
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................. 8-40
Storage ........................................................................... 9-2
Suspension, lubricating the lower arm pivots ............... 8-39TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-47
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-3, 5-3
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................. 8-26
Tires ............................................................................... 5-3
Transmission oil .................................................... 5-3, 8-14
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-49
Troubleshooting chart .................................................. 8-50
VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-27
V-belt case drain screw ................................................ 8-24
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-38
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-48
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-47
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