2014 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 450 Owners Manual

YFM450DE
YFM450PE/YFM450PHE
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
2LC-F8199-60
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE MANUEL!
Il comprend d’importantes informations de sécurité.
¡LEA ESTE MANUAL ATENTAMENTE!
Contiene indicaciones importantes acerca de la seguridad.
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PRINTED IN USA
2013.03-0.3×1 CR (E,F,S)
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READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
WARNING
OWNER’S MANUAL
YFM450DE
YFM450PE/YFM450PHE
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
2LC-F8199-60-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
EN15997, ANSI/SVIA 1-2010
General Manager
RV Engineering Division
Recreational Vehicle Business Unit
Business Development Operations
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
31 January, 2013
YFM450FWA (YFM450DE) (5Y4AJ14W0D0521467–)
We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan,
declare in sole responsibility, that the product
(Make, model)
(If applicable)
and to the other relevant Directives of EEC
2004/108/EC
(Title and/or number and date of issue of the other Directives of EEC)
(If applicable)YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Signature
Akihiro Tsuzuki
Date of Issue
to which this declaration applies, conforms to the essential health
and safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC
To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements
stated in the Directives of EEC, the following-standards and/or technical
specifications were consulted:
(Title and/or number and date of issue of standards and/or specifications)
Authorized Representative
EC Declaration of Conformity
conforming to Directive 2006/42/EC
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
1000 GA Highway 34 East, Newnan, Georgia 30265-1320, U.S.A.
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EN15997, ANSI/SVIA 1-2010
General Manager
RV Engineering Division
Recreational Vehicle Business Unit
Business Development Operations
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
31 January, 2013
YFM450FWAD (YFM450PE) (5Y4AJ47W0D0502801–)
(YFM450PHE) (5Y4AJ48W0D0500501–)We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan,declare in sole responsibility, that the product
(Make, model)
(If applicable)
and to the other relevant Directives of EEC
2004/108/EC
(Title and/or number and date of issue of the other Directives of EEC)
(If applicable)YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Signature
Akihiro Tsuzuki
Date of Issue
to which this declaration applies, conforms to the essential health
and safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC
To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements
stated in the Directives of EEC, the following-standards and/or technical
specifications were consulted:
(Title and/or number and date of issue of standards and/or specifications)
Authorized Representative
EC Declaration of Conformity
conforming to Directive 2006/42/EC
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
1000 GA Highway 34 East, Newnan, Georgia 30265-1320, U.S.A.
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INTRODUCTION
EBU17292Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM450DE/YFM450PE/YFM450PHE. This ATV repre-
sents the result of many years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pace-
setting racing machines. With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree of
craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this ATV.
This manual includes important safety information. It provides information about special tech-
niques and skills necessary to ride the ATV. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection proce-
dures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your ATV, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:●Read this manual completely before operating your ATV. Make sure you understand all instructions.●Pay close attention to the warning and notice labels on the ATV.●This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
EBU17342FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
* Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential per-
sonal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this sym-
bol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICETIP
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
EBU17372This ATV is designed and manufactured for use on unpaved surfaces only. It is unsafe to operate this ATV
on any paved surface, paved street, paved road or motorway.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV.
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YFM450DE/YFM450PE/YFM450PHEOWNER’S MANUAL
©2013 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, February 2013All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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