2014 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 550 recommended oil

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EBU19201
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EBU19224Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always
follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWB00481Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equip-
ment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected
by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEMROUTINE PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank, and add recommended fuel if neces-
sary.
Check fuel line for leakage. Correct if necessary. 4-16, 5-3
Engine oil Check oil level in engine, and add recommended oil to specified lev-
el if necessary.
Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-3, 8-22
Final gear oil Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-3, 8-26
Differential gear oil Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-3, 8-29
Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir, and add recommended coolant to
specified level if necessary.
Check cooling system for leakage. Correct if necessary. 5-3, 8-31
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811. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended engine oil, and then insert the dip-
stick completely into the oil filler hole.
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.12. Start the engine, and then let it idle for severalminutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oil
is leaking, immediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
13. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten minutes, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
14. Install the access cover by turning it clock- wise.EBU27306Final 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 level1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
Recommended oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replacement:2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.10 L (2.22 US qt, 1.85 Imp.qt)
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8To change the final gear oil
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the final gear oil level check bolt, the final gear oil drain
bolt and their gasket to drain the oil from the
final gear case.
4. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque. 5. Refill with the recommended final gear oil to
the brim of the check hole as shown. NOTICE:
Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case.
[ECB00421]
1. Final gear oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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Tightening torque: Final gear oil drain bolt:23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)1. Final gear oil
2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil level check bolt
4. Correct oil levelRecommended final gear oil:See page 10-1.
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6. Check the oil level check bolt gasket and the
oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and replace
them if necessary.
7. Install the oil level check bolt, the oil filler bolt and their gasket, and then tighten the bolts to
the specified torques.
8. Check the final gear case for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, check for the cause.
EBU23426Differential gear oil The differential gear case must be checked for oil
leakage before each ride. If any leakage is found,
have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the ATV.
In addition, the differential gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as follows at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. To check the differential gear oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then check the oil level in the
differential gear case. The oil level should be
at the brim of the filler hole.
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 gasket for damage, and replace it if necessary.
Tightening torques:
Final gear oil level check bolt:10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Final gear oil filler bolt: 23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1. Differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Differential gear oil
4. Correct oil level
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85. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then
tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
To change the differential gear oil 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Place an oil pan under the differential gear case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt, the differential gear oil drain bolt and their gasket
to drain the oil from the differential gear case. 4. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
5. Refill with the recommended differential gear oil to the brim of the filler hole as shown.
NOTICE: Be sure no foreign material en-
ters the differential gear case.
[ECB00411]
Tightening torque: Differential gear oil filler bolt:23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1. Differential gear oil drain bolt
2. GasketTightening torque:Differential gear oil drain bolt:9.8 Nm (0.98 m·kgf, 7.1 ft·lbf)
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6. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and replace it if necessary.
7. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque. 8. Check the differential gear case for oil leak-
age. If oil is leaking, check for the cause.
EBU23470Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each
ride. In addition, the coolant must be changed at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.EBU27126To check the coolant level1. Place the ATV on a level surface.TIPThe coolant level must be checked on a cold en-
gine since the level varies with engine tempera-
ture.2. Check the coolant level in the coolant reser- voir.TIPThe coolant should be between the minimum and
maximum level marks.
1. Differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Differential gear oil
4. Correct oil levelRecommended differential gear oil:See page 10-1.
Tightening torque: Differential gear oil filler bolt:23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:2065 mm (81.3 in)
Overall width: 1180 mm (46.5 in)
Overall height:
1240 mm (48.8 in)
Seat height: 905 mm (35.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1250 mm (49.2 in)
Ground clearance:
275 mm (10.8 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3200 mm (126 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
294.0 kg (648 lb)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):YFM550DE 79.0 dB(A)@2950 r/min
YFM550PE 79.0 dB(A)@2950 r/min (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM550PHE 79.0 dB(A)@2950 r/min
YFM550PLE 79.0 dB(A)@2950 r/min Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
YFM550DE Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
YFM550PE Will not exceed 0.5 m/s² (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM550PHE Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
YFM550PLE Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008): YFM550DE Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
YFM550PE Will not exceed 2.5 m/s² (EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM550PHE Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
YFM550PLE Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Single cylinder
Displacement: 558 cm³
Bore × stroke:
92.0 × 84.0 mm (3.62 × 3.31 in)
Compression ratio: 9.30 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sumpEngine oil:Recommended brand:YAMALUBE
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Type:SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-
50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.10 L (2.22 US qt, 1.85 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity: 0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
Differential gear oil:Type:SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.22 L (0.23 US qt, 0.19 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark):0.24 L (0.25 US qt, 0.21 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.99 L (2.10 US qt, 1.75 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:YFM550DE Regular unleaded gasoline only
YFM550PE Regular unleaded gasoline only
(EUR)(FRA)(GBR)
YFM550PE Unleaded gasoline only (AUS)(NZL)
YFM550PHE Regular unleaded gasoline only
YFM550PLE Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
20.0 L (5.28 US gal, 4.40 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 4.5 L (1.19 US gal, 0.99 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:28P7 10
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 F
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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