2013 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 350 Owners Manual

Starting a warm engine .............................. 6-3
Operating the drive select lever and driving in reverse ................................................. 6-3
Engine break-in .......................................... 6-4
Parking ....................................................... 6-5
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 ................................... 7-13
RIDING DOWNHILL.................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE............................... 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER ................................................... 7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ........... 7-21
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ......................... 7-21
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 and oil filter cartridge ................8-11
Final gear oil .............................................8-15
Changing the differential gear oil ..............8-18
Cleaning the air filter element ...................8-19
Cleaning the spark arrester ......................8-22
V-belt cooling duct check hose .................8-24
V-belt case drain plug ...............................8-24
Adjusting the carburetor ............................8-25
Adjusting the engine idling speed .............8-25
Adjusting the throttle lever free play .........8-26
Valve clearance ........................................8-27
Adjusting the drive select lever safety system cable ...........................................8-27
Brakes .......................................................8-27
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes ............................................8-27
Checking the brake fluid level ...................8-29
Changing the brake fluid ...........................8-30
Checking the front brake lever free play ...8-30
Adjusting the brake pedal height, and the brake pedal and rear brake lever free
play .........................................................8-30
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Axle boots ................................................ 8-35
Brake light switches ................................. 8-35
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-36
Checking and lubricating the front and rear brake levers .................................... 8-37
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ...................................................... 8-37
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-38
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-38
Battery ...................................................... 8-39
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-41
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-43
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-45
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-45
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-45
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-46
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-47
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 8-48
CLEANING AND STORAGE .......................... 9-1 Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ....................................................... 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................... 11-1 Identification numbers .............................. 11-1
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EBU29680
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
EBU30291Read and understand all of the labels on your ATV. These labels contain important information for safe and
proper operation.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, request a replace-
ment label from your Yamaha dealer.
For Europe
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37S-F817R-00< 40 kg
( 88 lbs)
25.0 kPa
0.25 kgf/cm²
3.6 psi 25.0 kPa
0.25 kgf/cm²
3.6 psi
5FU-F816M-M0
37S-F817R-10< 80 kg
( 176 lbs)
< 4900 N< 500 kgf< 1102 lbf
< 147 N
< 15 kgf
< 33 lbf
4S2-F817S-00
1P0-F816P-20
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4
2 3
5
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1P0-F816R-00
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPANYFM350FWA
15.9 kW
255 kg
2012
1NS-F155A-10
YAMAHA
1HP-F811R-00
67
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1Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text, then make sure to check
the pictograms that apply to your model.
Read the Owner’s manual.
ALWAYS use an approved helmet and
protective gear.
For ATV Type 1 category Y12, use from 12
years old.
Operation of this ATV by children under the
age of 12 increases the risk of severe injury
or death.
Adult supervision required for children under
age 16.
Use from 16 years old.
Operating this ATV if you are under the age
of 16 increases your chance of severe injury
or death. NEVER use on paved roads.
NEVER carry passengers.
NEVER use with drugs or alcohol.
NEVER store fuel or flammable liquids.
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**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²*.* psi **.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
This pictogram shows trailer Hitch Tow
weight limit. (Combined weight of the trailer
and all cargo in the trailer.)
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
This unit contains high-pressure nitrogen
gas.
Mishandling can cause an explosion. Do not
incinerate, puncture or open.
Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure the tire pressure when the tires are
cold. Turning the ATV in 4WD-LOCK
(“DIFF.LOCK”) takes more effort.
Operate at a slow speed and allow extra
time and distance for maneuvers to avoid
loss of control.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can cause loss of
control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death. This pictogram shows the loading limits
and/or maximum load capacity for this ATV.
Follow all load limits and other loading
guidelines in this manual.
Load may include the driver, passenger,
human protective gear, accessories, goods,
luggage, and all other load related items.
Make sure you do not exceed the load limits.
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
This pictogram shows trailer Hitch Tongue
weight limit. (Weight on the trailer tongue.)
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
******
*** kW
*** kg
****1
2
341
2
3
4
Year of construction
Model Name
Max. Power
Mass In Running Order
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