2013 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 125 steering wheel

Parking on a slope ..................................... 6-5
Accessories and loading ............................ 6-6
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV............... 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGMENT .............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............. 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV .............................. 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-14
RIDING DOWNHILL.................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE............................... 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER ................................................... 7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ........... 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ......................... 7-20
WHAT TO DO IF... .................................... 7-22
WHAT TO DO... ........................................ 7-22
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 8-1 Owner’s manual and tool kit ....................... 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ................ 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ......................................................... 8-5
Checking the spark plug ............................. 8-9 Engine oil ..................................................8-11
Transmission oil ........................................8-14
Cleaning the engine and V-belt case air
filter elements .........................................8-17
Cleaning the spark arrester ......................8-23
V-belt case drain screw ............................8-24
Adjusting the carburetor ............................8-25
Adjusting the engine idling speed .............8-26
Adjusting the throttle lever free play .........8-26
Valve clearance ........................................8-27
Brakes .......................................................8-28
Checking the front and rear brake shoes ......................................................8-28
Adjusting the front brake lever free play ...8-29
Adjusting the rear brake lever free play ....8-33
Drive chain slack .......................................8-34
Lubricating the drive chain ........................8-37
Checking and lubricating the cables .........8-37
Checking and lubricating the front and rear brake levers .....................................8-38
Checking the wheel hub bearings .............8-39
Lubricating the lower arm pivots ...............8-39
Lubricating the front knuckle pivots ..........8-40
Lubricating the steering shaft ....................8-41
Battery ......................................................8-41
Replacing the fuse ....................................8-44
Replacing a headlight bulb .......................8-45
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4. Once immediate safety hazards are con-
firmed not to exist, you may remove your hel-
met to more closely inspect your vehicle.
Check for external signs of wear, broken
parts, fluid leaks, cracks in the frame, suspen-
sion damage, wheel damage, and so on. Fuel,
oil, and coolant usually give off a noticeable
odor.
5. If your vehicle will not restart or if it is unsafe to ride, then turn off all vehicle systems (en-
gine stop switch, main switch, and fuel cock),
and then signal or go for help.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and Modifica-
tions
While you may find aftermarket products similar in
design and quality to genuine Yamaha accesso-
ries, recognize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable because of poten-
tial safety hazards to you or others. Installing after-
market products or having other modifications
performed to your vehicle that change any of the
vehicle’s design or operation characteristics can
put you and others at greater risk of serious injury
or death. You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle. Keep the following guide-
lines in mind, as well as those provided under
“Loading” when mounting accessories.
●Never install accessories that would impair the
performance of your ATV. Carefully inspect the
accessory before using it to make sure that it
does not in any way reduce ground clearance,
limit suspension travel, steering travel or control
operation.●Accessories fitted to the ATV can create instabil-
ity due to improper weight distribution.●Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect
the stability of the ATV.●Certain accessories can displace the operator
from his or her normal riding position. This im-
proper position limits the freedom of movement
of the operator and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are not recom-
mended.●Use caution when adding electrical accessories.
If electrical accessories exceed the capacity of
the ATV’s electrical system, an electric failure
could result, which could cause a dangerous
loss of lights or engine power.
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●Shift your weight to the uphill side of the
ATV.●Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any
hill until you have mastered the turning tech-
nique as described in the Owner’s Manual on
level ground. Be very careful when turning
on any hill.Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV requires
you to properly position your weight to maintain
proper balance. Be sure that you have learned the
basic riding skills on flat ground before attempting
to cross a sloping surface. Avoid slopes with slip-
pery surfaces or rough terrain that may upset your
balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in the
uphill direction. It may be necessary to correct the
steering when riding on loose surfaces by pointing
the front wheels slightly uphill. When riding on
slopes, be sure not to make sharp turns either up
or down hill.
If your ATV does begin to tip over, gradually steer
in the downhill direction if there are no obstacles in
your path. As you regain proper balance, gradually
steer again in the direction you wish to travel.CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER
WARNING
EWB01641Operating this vehicle through deep or fast-
flowing water can lead to loss of control or an
overturn. To reduce your risk of drowning or
other injuries, use care when crossing through
water. Never operate this ATV water deeper
than the depth specified in your Owner’s Man-
ual, as tires may float, increasing the risk of an
overturn.
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●Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by
practicing at low speeds and on level,
smooth terrain.●On extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice,
go slowly and be very cautious in order to re-
duce the chance of skidding or sliding out of
control.Care should be used when riding on loose or slip-
pery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If unex-
pected and uncorrected, sliding could lead to an
accident.
To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to slide
in loose or slippery conditions, positioning your
weight over the front wheels will sometimes help.If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the slide.
With practice, over a period of time, skill at con-
trolled sliding can be developed. The terrain
should be chosen carefully before attempting such
maneuvers, since both stability and control are re-
duced. Bear in mind that sliding maneuvers should
always be avoided on extremely slippery surfaces
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NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOwner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-2PParking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake ................................................................. 4-5
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RReverse indicator light ................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-10
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-23
Spark plug, checking ...................................................... 8-9
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-4
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-10
Start switch .................................................................... 4-3
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-41
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Suspension, lubricating the lower arm pivots ............... 8-39TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-47
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-3, 5-3
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................. 8-26
Tires ............................................................................... 5-3
Transmission oil .................................................... 5-3, 8-14
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-49
Troubleshooting chart .................................................. 8-51
VValve clearance ........................................................... 8-27
V-belt case drain screw ............................................... 8-24
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-39
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-48
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-48
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