2012 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 recommended oil

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EBU19201
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EBU19224Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always
follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWB00481Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equip-
ment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected
by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
FuelCheck fuel level in fuel tank, and add recommended fuel if neces-
sary.
Check fuel line for leakage. Correct if necessary.4-7, 5-3
Engine oilCheck oil level in engine, and add recommended oil to specified lev-
el if necessary.
Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-11
Transmission oilCheck oil level in transmission case, and add recommended oil to
specified level if necessary.
Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-14
Front brakeCheck operation, and correct if necessary.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.5-3, 8-27, 8-28
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EBU19541Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
(See page 4-7.)EBU19560Engine oil Make sure that the engine oil is at the specified lev-
el. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-11.)EBU19580Transmission oil Make sure that the transmission oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-14.)EBU19652Front and rear brakes Brake levers
Check for correct free play in the brake levers. If
the free play is incorrect, adjust it. (See pages
8-28 and 8-32.)
Check operation of the levers. They should
move smoothly and there should be a firm feel-
ing when the brake is applied. If not, have the
ATV checked by a Yamaha dealer.Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to
make sure they are working properly. If the brakes
do not provide proper braking performance, check
the brake shoes for wear. (See page 8-27.)
EBU19761Throttle lever Check the operation of the throttle lever. It must
open smoothly and spring back to the idle position
when released. Have a Yamaha dealer correct if
necessary.EBU19770Drive chain Check the condition of the drive chain and check
the drive chain slack. Lubricate and adjust the
drive chain as necessary. (See page 8-34.)EBU19794Tires Check tire pressure regularly to make sure it is at
the recommended specifications. Also check for
wear and damage.
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5. Clean the oil strainer with solvent.
6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to a new
O-ring.
7. Install the oil strainer, the compression spring,
the new O-ring and the engine oil drain bolt.
Tighten the engine oil drain bolt to the speci-
fied torque. NOTICE: Before installing the
engine oil drain bolt, be sure to install the
O-ring, compression spring and oil strain-
er.
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8. 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.NOTICEECB00330
Do not use oils with a diesel specification of
“CD” or oils of a higher quality than speci-
fied. In addition, do not use oils labeled “EN-
ERGY CONSERVING II” or higher.
Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. O-ring
3. Spring
4. Oil strainer
4
3
2
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Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf, 23 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity:
1.25 L (1.32 US qt, 1.10 Imp.qt)
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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.
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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)
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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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82. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant. NOTICE: Do
not use engine oil or any other lubricants
for the drive chain, as they may contain
substances that could damage the O-
rings.
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EBU24901
Checking and lubricating the cables The operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-essary. If a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace
it.
WARNING
EWB02581
Inspect cables frequently and replace if dam-
aged. Corrosion can result when the cable
sheaths become damaged, and cables can
also become frayed or kinked, which could
restrict the operation of controls and lead to
an accident or injury.
Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or do
not work smoothly, you could be unable to
control the ATV, which could lead to an acci-
dent or collision.
1. O-ring
1 1
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:
1700 mm (66.9 in)
Overall width:
990 mm (39.0 in)
Overall height:
980 mm (38.6 in)
Seat height:
685 mm (27.0 in)
Wheelbase:
1080 mm (42.5 in)
Ground clearance:
145 mm (5.7 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2900 mm (114 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
152.0 kg (335 lb)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):
78.0 dB(A)@3500 r/min
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHCCylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
124 cm³
Bore × stroke:
49.0 × 66.0 mm (1.93 × 2.60 in)
Compression ratio:
9.00 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
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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
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1020 304050 ˚C
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
SAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
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