2016 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 350 warning

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
WARNING
OWNER’S MANUAL
YFM35GDXG
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 YFM35GDXG. This ATV represents the result of many
years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting 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
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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 light ................ 4-2
Speedometer .............................................. 4-3
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-5
Throttle lever ............................................... 4-6
Speed limiter ............................................... 4-7
Front brake lever ......................................... 4-8
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................ 4-8
Parking brake .............................................. 4-9
Drive select lever ....................................... 4-10
Fuel tank cap............................................. 4-10
Fuel ........................................................... 4-11 Fuel cock .................................................. 4-12
Starter (choke) ......................................... 4-14
Seat .......................................................... 4-14
Storage compartment............................... 4-15
Front carrier .............................................. 4-16
Rear carrier ............................................... 4-16
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies .............................................. 4-17
Adjusting the rear shock absorber assembly ................................................ 4-18
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......................... 5-1 Fuel ............................................................. 5-3
Engine oil .................................................... 5-3
Final gear oil ............................................... 5-3
Differential gear oil ...................................... 5-3
Front and rear brakes ................................. 5-3
Throttle lever ............................................... 5-4
Tires ............................................................ 5-4
Chassis fasteners ....................................... 5-6
Instruments, lights and switches ................ 5-6
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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
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WARNING
EWB00073Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nau-
sea, confusion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless,
tasteless gas which may be present even if you
do not see or smell any engine exhaust. Deadly
levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly
and you can quickly be overcome and unable
to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can linger for hours or days in en-
closed or poorly ventilated areas. If you experi-
ence any symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.
Do not run engine indoors. Even if you try to
ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open
windows and doors, carbon monoxide can
rapidly reach dangerous levels.
 Do not run engine in poorly ventilated or par-
tially enclosed areas such as barns, garages,
or carports. 
Do not run engine outdoors where engine
exhaust can be drawn into a building through
openings such as windows and doors.

WARNING
EWB02592When transporting the ATV in another vehicle,
be sure it is kept upright and that the fuel cock
is in the “OFF” position. Otherwise, fuel may
leak out of the carburetor or fuel tank.
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EBU17817Indicator lights and warning lightFor EuropeFor Oceania
EBU30821Neutral indicator light “ ” (For Europe)/“NEU-
TRAL” (For Oceania)
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the neutral position.EBU30811Reverse indicator light “ ” (For Europe)/“RE-
VERSE” (For Oceania)
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in the reverse position.
1. Reverse indicator light “R”
2. Neutral indicator light “N”
3. On-Command four-wheel-drive indicator light “ ”
4. Oil temperature warning light “ ”
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1. Reverse indicator light “REVERSE”
2. Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”
3. On-Command four-wheel-drive indicator light “ ”
4. Oil temperature warning light “ ”
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EBU26933Oil temperature warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the engine
overheats. When this occurs, stop the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so, and allow it to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ON”, with the en-
gine stop switch set to “ ”, and then pushing the
start switch.
If the warning light does not come on while the
start switch is being pushed, or if the warning light
remains on after the start switch is released, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.
If the warning light stays on when the engine is
cool, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.NOTICEECB00011The engine may overheat if the ATV is over-
loaded. In this case, reduce the load to spec-
ification.
 Start the engine after making sure that the
warning light is out. Continuous use while
the warning light is on may cause damage to
the engine.
EBU17954On-Command four-wheel-drive indicator
light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the On-Com-
mand four-wheel-drive switch is set to the “4WD”
position.TIPDue to the synchronizing mechanism in the differ-
ential gear case, the light may not come on until
the ATV starts moving. EBU18024SpeedometerThis speedometer is equipped with an odometer
and a tripmeter. The tripmeter can be reset to zero
with the reset knob. Use the tripmeter to estimate
how far you can ride on a tank of fuel before going
to reserve. This information will enable you to plan
fuel stops in the future.
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