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8 9. 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.
10. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten minutes,
and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EBU27026Transmission oil The transmission oil level should be checked be-
fore each ride. In addition, the transmission oil
must be changed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the transmission oil level
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. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and
then loosen the transmission oil check screw
located at the right side of the crankcase until
oil flows out.4. If no oil flows out, remove the transmission oil
filler bolt and its gasket.
1. Transmission oil check screw
2. Gasket
3. Correct oil level
4. Transmission oil
1 431
2
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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.
[ECB00791]
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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8
EBU2384BCleaning the engine and V-belt case air
filter elements Both air filter elements should be cleaned at the
specified intervals in the periodic maintenance
chart.
Engine air filter elementTIPThere 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 4-10.)
3. Remove the breather hose by pulling it out,
and then loosen the air filter joint screw.
4. Remove the air filter case cover by removing
its screws, then disconnecting the air filter
case cover from the air filter joint.
1. Air filter case check hose
1
1. Breather hose
2. Air filter joint
3. Air filter joint screw
1
3
2
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![YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 2012 Owners Manual 8-19
87. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the sponge
material and let it dry. NOTICE: Do not twist
the sponge material when squeezing it.
[ECB00441]
8. Check the sponge material and replace it if
dam YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 2012 Owners Manual 8-19
87. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the sponge
material and let it dry. NOTICE: Do not twist
the sponge material when squeezing it.
[ECB00441]
8. Check the sponge material and replace it if
dam](/manual-img/51/50327/w960_50327-87.png)
8-19
87. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the sponge
material and let it dry. NOTICE: Do not twist
the sponge material when squeezing it.
[ECB00441]
8. Check the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
9. Apply Yamaha foam air filter oil or other qual-
ity foam air filter oil to the sponge material.TIPThe sponge material should be wet but not drip-
ping.10. Pull the sponge material over the air filter ele-
ment frame.11. Install the washer and screw. NOTICE: Be
sure to install the washer with its curved
side facing outward as shown.
[ECB00453]
12. Install the air filter element into the air filter
case. NOTICE: Make sure that the air filter
element is properly seated in the air filter
case. Never operate the engine with the air
filter element removed. This will allow un-
filtered air to enter the engine, causing rap-
id engine wear and possible engine
damage. Additionally, operation without
the air filter element will affect carburetor
jetting with subsequent poor performance
and possible engine overheating.
[ECB00461]
1. Washer
1
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8 13. Connect the air filter case cover to the air filter
joint.
14. Install the air filter case cover by installing the
screws, and then tighten the air filter joint
screw.
15. Install the breather hose.
16. Install the seat.
TIPThe air filter element should be cleaned every 20–
40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubricated more
often if the ATV is operated in extremely dusty ar-
eas. Each time the air filter element maintenance
is performed, check the air inlet of the air filter case
for obstructions. Check the air filter case rubber
joint to the carburetor fittings and the rubber joint
manifold fittings for an air-tight seal. Tighten all fit-
tings securely to avoid the possibility of unfiltered
air entering the engine.V-belt case air filter element
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the front carrier by removing the
bolts.3. Remove the panel by removing the quick fas-
teners, and then pulling it upward as shown.
1. Front carrier bolt
2. Front carrier
2
11
1
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8
WARNING
EWB02340Do not start the engine when cleaning the
spark arrester, otherwise it could cause injury
to the eyes, burns, carbon monoxide poison-
ing, possibly leading to death, and start a fire.
Always let the exhaust system cool prior to
touching exhaust components.EBU30061V-belt case drain screw After riding in water deep enough to allow it to en-
ter the V-belt case, remove this screw to drain the
water from the case.TIPIf water drains from the V-belt case after removing
the screw, have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV
as the water may affect other engine parts.
To drain the water from the V-belt case
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Place a container under the V-belt case, and
then remove the V-belt case drain screw and
its gasket to drain the water from the V-belt
case.
3. Install the V-belt case drain screw and its new
gasket, and then tighten the screw to the
specified torque.1. V-belt case drain screw
2. Gasket
1
12
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8
EBU23940Adjusting the carburetor The carburetor should be checked and, if neces-
sary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication chart. The
carburetor is an important part of the engine and
requires very sophisticated adjustment. Therefore,
most carburetor adjustments should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the necessary profes-
sional knowledge and experience. The adjustment
described in the following section, however, may
be performed by the owner as part of routine main-
tenance.NOTICEECB00480The carburetor has been set and extensively
tested at the Yamaha factory. Changing these
settings without sufficient technical knowl-
edge may result in poor performance of or
damage to the engine.
EBU24000Adjusting the engine idling speed The engine idling speed must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted as follows at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.TIPA diagnostic tachometer is needed to make this
adjustment.1. Start the engine and warm it up.TIPThe engine is warm when it quickly responds to the
throttle.2. Attach the tachometer to the spark plug lead.
3. Check the engine idling speed and, if neces-
sary, adjust it to specification by turning the
throttle stop screw at the carburetor. To in-
crease the engine idling speed, turn the throt-
tle stop screw in direction (a), and to decrease
it, turn the screw in direction (b). Tightening torque:
V-belt case drain screw:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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