2013 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 Owners Manual

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5. Remove the screw and washer shown, and
then pull the sponge material off from the air
filter element frame. 6. Wash the sponge material gently but thor-
oughly in solvent. WARNING! Always use
parts cleaning solvent to clean the sponge
material. Never use low-flash-point sol-
vents or gasoline to clean the sponge ma-
terial because the engine could catch fire
or explode.
[EWB01941]
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
1
2 2
2 2
1. Screw
2. Washer
3. Sponge material
4. Air filter element frame
5. Air filter case cover
3
4
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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. Apply all-purpose grease to the air filter ele-
ment seat.
12. Install the washer and screw. NOTICE: Be
sure to install the washer with its curved
side facing outward as shown.
[ECB00453]
1. Air filter element seat
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13. 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]
14. Connect the air filter case cover to the air filter joint. 15. Install the air filter case cover by installing the
screws, and then tighten the air filter joint
screw.
16. Install the breather hose.
17. 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.
1. Washer
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83. Remove the panel by removing the quick fas-
teners, and then pulling it upward as shown. 4. Disconnect the coupler shown.
1. Front carrier bolt
2. Front carrier
2
1 1
1
1. Panel
2. Quick fastener
1. Coupler
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2
1
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5. Remove the air filter case cover by removing
the screw.
6. Remove the air filter element. 7. Tap the air filter element lightly to remove
most of the dust and dirt. Blow out the remain-
ing dirt with compressed air as shown.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
1 2
1. Air filter element
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88. Check the air filter element and replace it if
damaged.
9. Install the air filter element into the air filter case.
10. Install the air filter case cover by installing the screw.
11. Connect the coupler, and then install the pan- el by installing the quick fasteners.
12. Install the front carrier by installing the bolts, and then tighten them to the specified torque.
EBU27632Cleaning the spark arrester Be sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are cool be-
fore cleaning the spark arrester.1. Remove the tailpipe screws and their gasket.
2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the muffler.
3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire brush to remove any carbon deposits from the
spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and inside
of the tailpipe housing.
1. Air filter elementTightening torque:Front carrier bolt:7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
1
1. Tailpipe screw
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4. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler and align the
screw holes.
5. Check the gaskets for damage, and replace them if necessary.
6. Install the screws and their gasket, and then tighten the screws to the specified torque.
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.
1. Tailpipe screw
2. Gasket
3. Tailpipe
4. Spark arresterTightening torque:Tailpipe screw:7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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8To 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.
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.
1. V-belt case drain screw
2. Gasket
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Tightening torque: V-belt case drain screw:7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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