2012 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 450 Owners Manual

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2. Check the spark plug for electrode erosion
and excessive carbon or other deposits, and
replace it if necessary.
3. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick- ness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap
to specification. To install the spark plug
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface, and then wipe off any
grime from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when installing
the spark plug, a good estimate of the correct
torque is 1/4 –1/2 turn past finger tight. However,
the spark plug should be tightened to the specified
torque as soon as possible.3. Install the spark plug cap.
4. Install the panel.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/DR8EA
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.6 –0.7 mm (0.024– 0.028 in)
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:18 Nm (1.8 m ·kgf, 13 ft ·lbf)
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EBU30240Engine oil and oil filter cartridge The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the engine oil level1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove panel E. (See page 8-10.)
3. Check the engine oil level on a cold engine.TIPIf the engine was started before checking the oil
level, be sure to warm up the engine sufficiently,
and then wait at least ten minutes until the oil set-
tles for an accurate reading.4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then wipe the engine oil dipstick off with a clean
rag. 5. Insert the dipstick into the filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.
TIPThe engine oil should be between the tip of the dip-
stick and the maximum level mark.1. Engine oil filler cap
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6. If the engine oil is not between the tip of the
dipstick and the maximum level mark, add
sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level. NOTICE: Be sure the
engine oil is at the correct level, otherwise
engine damage may result.
[ECB00851]
7. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the engine oil filler cap.
8. Install the panel. To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil-
ter cartridge replacement)
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove panel E. (See page 8-10.)
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min- utes, and then turn it off.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then re- move the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to
drain the oil from the crankcase.1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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TIPSkip steps 6–10 if the oil filter cartridge is not being
replaced.6. Remove panels C and D. (See page 8-10.)
7. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench.
TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at a nearby Yamaha
dealer.8. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O-ring ofthe new oil filter cartridge.
1. Oil filter cartridge
1. Oil filter wrench
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TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated.9. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil fil-ter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench. 10. Install panels D and C.
11. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new
gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.1. O-ring
1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:17 Nm (1.7 m ·kgf, 12 ft ·lbf)
Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt:23 Nm (2.3 m ·kgf, 17 ft ·lbf)
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812. 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.NOTICEECB00300
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the
engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils
with a diesel specification of “CD ” or oils of
a higher quality than specified. In addition,
do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II” or higher.

Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase.13. 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.
14. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten minutes, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
15. Install panel E.EBU30270Final gear oil The final gear case must be checked for oil leak-
age before each ride. If any leakage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer check and repair the ATV. In ad-
dition, the final gear oil level must be checked and
the oil changed as follows at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the final gear oil level 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt and its gas- ket, and then check the oil level in the final
gear case. The oil level should be at the brim
of the filler hole.
Recommended oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replacement:2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
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3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole, add
sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
4. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and replace it if necessary.
5. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque. To change the final gear oil
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the engine guard and the final gear case guard by removing the bolts.
3. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the final gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to drain the
oil from the final gear case.
1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil
4. Correct oil levelTightening torque:Final gear oil filler bolt:22 Nm (2.2 m ·kgf, 16 ft ·lbf)1
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3
4
1. Engine guard
2. Final gear case guard
3. Bolt
2
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85. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
6. Refill with the recommended final gear oil to the brim of the filler hole as shown. NOTICE:
Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case.
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TIPIf the recommended oil is not available, SAE80W-
90 API GL-5 Hypoid gear oil may be used instead.
However, when using this oil, noise from the final
gear case may occur when applying the rear
brake.
1. Final gear oil drain bolt
2. GasketTightening torque: Final gear oil drain bolt:22 Nm (2.2 m ·kgf, 16 ft· lbf)
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1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil
4. Correct oil levelRecommended final gear oil:
See page 10-1.1
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