2012 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 wheel bolts

5-2
5
Rear brakeCheck operation, and correct if necessary.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.5-3, 8-27, 8-32
Throttle leverMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever hous-
ing if necessary.
Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.5-3, 8-26
Control cablesMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-37
Drive chainCheck chain slack, and adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition. Lubricate if necessary.5-3, 8-34, 8-36
Wheels and tiresCheck wheel condition, and replace if damaged.
Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure. Correct if necessary.5-3
Brake leversMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points if
necessary.8-38
Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-6
Instruments, lights and
switchesCheck operation, and correct if necessary. 5-6
BatteryCheck electrolyte level. Fill with distilled water if necessary. 5-6, 8-41 ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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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
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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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8To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the hub stopper bolt locknut and then
the hub stopper bolt.
3. Loosen the axle holding bolts.
4. Loosen the drive chain slack adjusting bolt
locknut. To tighten the drive chain, turn the ad-
justing bolt in direction (a). To loosen the drive
chain, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b),
and then push the wheels forward. NOTICE:
Improper drive chain slack will overloadthe engine as well as other vital parts of
the ATV and can lead to drive chain slip-
page or breakage. To prevent this from oc-
curring, keep the drive chain slack within
the specified limits.
[ECB00542]
5. Tighten the drive chain slack adjusting bolt
locknut and the axle holding bolts to the spec-
ified torques.
1. Hub stopper bolt
2. Hub stopper bolt locknut
3. Axle holding bolt (lower)
4. Axle holding bolt (upper)1
2
34
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
1
2
(a)
(b)
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