2016 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 700 steering

8-7
8
11*Shock absorber as-
semblies • Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.
√√√
12 *Stabilizer bushes • Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√
13 *Rear knuckle pivots • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. √√√
14 *Steering shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. √√√
15 *Steering system • Check operation and repair or replace if dam-
aged.
• Check toe-in and adjust if necessary. √√√√√
16 *Engine mount • Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√
17 *Axle boots • Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary. √√√√√
18 Engine oil • Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √ √√√
19 Engine oil filter car-
tridge • Replace.
√√√
20 Differential gear oil • Change.
• Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary. √√
NO. ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB INITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes first month136612
km (mi) 320
(200) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
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EBU25094Lubricating the steering shaftThe steering shaft must be lubricated by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the pe- riodic maintenance and lubrication chart.TIPFor parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun.
YFM70GDXG / YFM70GDHG
YFM70GPXG / YFM70GPHG / YFM70GPSG /
YFM70GPLG
1. Grease nippleRecommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease
1
1
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12
MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................ 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-3
Model label .................................................................. 11-1
Multi-function display .................................................... 4-5NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOn-Command differential gear lock switch ................. 4-10
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch ......................... 4-9
Override switch .............................................................. 4-8
Owner’s manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PPanels, removing and installing ................................... 8-10
Park indicator light ......................................................... 4-2
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-5
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RRear knuckle pivots, lubricating .................................. 8-52
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-2
Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-17
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and rear ............................................................................ 4-22
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-40
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 8-18
Specifications .............................................................. 10-1 Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-13
Stabilizer bushes, checking ..........
............................... 8-52
Starting the engine ........................................................ 6-1
Start switch .................................................................... 4-8
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-53
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartments ................................................ 4-18
TTail/brake light ............................................................. 8-62
Throttle lever ......................................................... 4-13, 5-4
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................ 8-42
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Trailer hitch (YFM70GPSG / YFM70GPLG) ................. 4-23
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-64
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-65VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-43
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-42
Vehicle identification number ...................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking .................................... 8-52
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-62
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-62
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EBU26173
WARNING
ALWAYS
:

vehicle overturns on hills and rough
terrain and in turns.

seriously affect handling and control.
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
NEVER USE
WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOL
ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER USE
ON PAVED ROADS NEVER CARRY
PASSENGERS
NEVER
operate:


conditions.

another vehicle.

balance and steering and increase risk
of losing control.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER’S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.\
PRINTED IN USA
2015.05-0.9× 1 CR
(E)
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