2012 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 350 service

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
EBU21674Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication
will keep your vehicle in the safest and most effi-
cient condition possible. Safety is an obligation of
the vehicle owner/operator. The most important
points of vehicle inspection, adjustment, and lubri-
cation are explained on the following pages.
WARNING
EWB01841Failure to properly maintain the vehicle or per-
forming maintenance activities incorrectly may
increase your risk of injury or death during ser-
vice or while using the vehicle. If you are not fa-
miliar with vehicle service, have a Yamaha
dealer perform the service.
WARNING
EWB02562Turn off the engine when performing mainte-
nance unless otherwise specified.
A running engine has moving parts that can
catch on body parts or clothing and electri-
cal parts that can cause shocks or fires.

Running the engine while servicing can lead
to eye injury, burns, fire, or carbon monoxide
poisoning - possibly leading to death. See
page 2-3 for more information about carbon
monoxide.
WARNING
EWB02690Brake discs, calipers, drums, and linings can
become very hot during use. To avoid possible
burns, let brake components cool before
touching them.The intervals given in the periodic maintenance
charts should be considered as a general guide
under normal riding conditions. However, DE-
PENDING ON THE WEATHER, TERRAIN, GEO-
GRAPHICAL LOCATION, AND INDIVIDUAL
USE, THE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS MAY
NEED TO BE SHORTENED.
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EBU21731Owner’s manual and tool kit Be sure to put this owner ’s manual in the plastic
bag and always carry it on the bottom of the seat
as shown. Put the owner ’s tool kit and low-pres-
sure tire gauge under the seat.
The service information included in this manual
and the tools provided in the owner ’s tool kit are in-
tended to assist you in the performance of preven-
tive maintenance and minor repairs. However, additional tools such as a torque wrench may be
necessary to perform certain maintenance work
correctly.
TIPIf you do not have the tools or experience required
for a particular job, have a Yamaha dealer perform
it for you.
1. Owner
’s manual
2. Owner ’s tool kit
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EBU28391TIP
Some maintenance items need more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty, sandy or
muddy areas, or at full-throttle.
Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
 Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and calipers, and change
the brake fluid.
 Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.23 *Front and rear brake
switches 
Check operation and correct if necessary. √√√√√
24 *Lights and switches 
Check operation and correct if necessary.
 Adjust headlight beams. √√√√√
NO. ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
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4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
EBU24060Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in
improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To
prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
EBU24071Adjusting the drive select lever safety
system cable The drive select lever safety system cable stretch-
es with use, which can result in improper function.
Therefore, the safety system cable should be
checked and adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.EBU29601Brakes Replacement of brake components requires pro-
fessional knowledge. Brake service should be per-
formed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB02571Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could lead to a loss in braking ability
and an accident.EBU24120Checking the front brake pads and rear
brake shoes The front brake pads and the rear brake shoes
must be checked for wear at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Throttle lever free play
2. Rubber cover
3. Locknut
4. Throttle lever free play adjusting bolt2
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3. Lower the ATV to the ground.
4. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torques.
EBU25720Troubleshooting Although Yamaha ATVs receive a thorough in-
spection before shipment from the factory, trouble
may occur during operation. Any problem in the fu-
el, compression, or ignition systems, for example,
can cause poor starting and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart represents a
quick and easy procedure for checking these vital
systems yourself. However, should your ATV re-
quire any repair, take it to a Yamaha dealer, whose
skilled technicians have the necessary tools, expe-
rience, and know-how to service the ATV properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replacement parts. Im-
itation parts may look like Yamaha parts, but they
are often inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWB02280Do not smoke when checking the fuel system.
Fuel can ignite or explode, causing severe inju-
ry or property damage. Make sure there are no
open flames or sparks in the area, including pi-
lot lights from water heaters or furnaces.
1. Tapered nutTightening torques:Front wheel nut:55 Nm (5.5 m ·kgf, 40 ft ·lbf)
Rear wheel nut: 55 Nm (5.5 m ·kgf, 40 ft ·lbf)
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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: Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.20 L (2.33 US qt, 1.94 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity: 0.23 L (0.24 US qt, 0.20 Imp.qt)
Differential gear oil:Type:SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:YFM350FAB Unleaded gasoline only
YFM35FGB Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity: 13.5 L (3.57 US gal, 2.97 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 3.3 L (0.87 US gal, 0.73 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Type × quantity:
BSR33 x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR8EA
Spark plug gap: 0.6 –0.7 mm (0.024 –0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:V-belt
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 ˚F
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 ˚CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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