2015 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 550 warning

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
WARNING
OWNER’S MANUAL
YFM550DF
YFM550PF/YFM550PHF
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
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INTRODUCTION
EBU17293Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM550DF/YFM550PF/YFM550PHF. 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 techni-
ques 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.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
EBU17343FAILURE 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .............................. 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ................................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION................................................ 3-1Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments............................ 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ................................................... 4-1 Main switch ................................................. 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .............. 4-2
Multi-function display.................................. 4-5
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-7
Throttle lever ............................................. 4-13
Speed limiter ............................................. 4-13
Front brake lever ....................................... 4-14
Brake pedal and rear brake lever .............. 4-14
Drive select lever ....................................... 4-15
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 4-15
Fuel ........................................................... 4-16
Seat ........................................................... 4-18 Storage compartments ............................. 4-18
Front carrier .............................................. 4-21
Rear carrier ............................................... 4-21
Adjusting the front and rear shock
absorber assemblies .............................. 4-21
Auxiliary DC jack....................................... 4-23
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......................... 5-1 Fuel ............................................................. 5-3
Engine oil .................................................... 5-3
Final gear oil ............................................... 5-3
Differential gear oil ...................................... 5-3
Coolant ....................................................... 5-3
Front and rear brakes ................................. 5-3
Throttle lever ............................................... 5-4
Tires ............................................................ 5-4
Chassis fasteners ....................................... 5-7
Instruments, lights and switches ................ 5-7
OPERATION .................................................. 6-1 Starting the engine ..................................... 6-1
Operating the drive select lever and driving in reverse ...................................... 6-2
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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
EBU30292Read 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 re-
placement label from your Yamaha dealer.
For Europe
123
4
65
7
810
9 11
12
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LOAD LIMIT45 kg (99 lbs)
1HP-F4877-A0
YAMAHA
LOAD LIMIT85 kg (187 lbs)
1HP-F4897-30
YAMAHA
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT
37S-F151K-00
PULLING LOAD: 5880 N (600 kgf)
1322 lbf
TONGUE WEIGHT: 147 N ( 15 kgf) 33 lbf
YAMAHA
WARNINGNEVER ride as a
passenger.Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
1HP-F2259-21
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3
2
4
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1 lb (0.5 kg).
37S-F151F-00
Recommended
Minimum: FRONT
REAR
: FRONT
REAR: 35 kPa, (5.0 psi)
: 30 kPa, (4.4 psi)
: 32 kPa, (4.6 psi)
: 27 kPa, (4.0 psi)Never set tire pressure below minimum. It could cause
the tire to dislodge from the rim.Cargo or a trailer can affect stability and handling.
Read owner’s manual before loading or towing.
When riding with cargo or towing a trailer : Reduce speed
and allow more room to stop. Avoid hills and rough terrain.
Maximum Vehicle Load : 220 kg, (485 lbs)
Includes weight of operator, cargo and accessories
(and if applicable, trailer tongue weight).
WARNING
1HP-F816M-00
YAMAHAIMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE OR OVERLOADING CAN
CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
LOSS OF CONTROL CAN RESULT IN SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH.OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE : Set with tires coldLOADING/TRAILER TOWING
WARNING
NEVER
operate this ATV if you are
under age 16.Operating this ATV if you are under
the age of 16 increases your chance
of severe injury or death.
16
UNDER
1P0-F816L-00
67
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5ND-F1558-00
Turning the ATV in 4WD-LOCK (“DIFF.LOCK”)
takes more effort.
WARNING
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED HELMET ANDPROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER USE
ON PUBLIC ROADS NEVER CARRY
PASSENGERS NEVER USE
WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOLNEVER operate :
ALWAYS :

conditions.

with another vehicle.

balance and steering and increase risk
of losing control.

vehicle overturns on hills and rough
terrain and in turns.

seriously affect handling and control.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER’S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
4XE-F1568-10
YAMAHA
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