2017 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 700 steering

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7CROSSING A SLOPE
WARNING
EWB01633Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills
could cause loss of control or cause the ATV to
overturn.
Always follow proper procedures as de-
scribed in the Owner’s Manual.
 Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces.
 Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill. 
Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV.
 Never attempt to turn the ATV around on any
hill until you have mastered the turning tech-
nique as described in the Owner’s Manual on
level ground. Be very careful when turning
on any hill.
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV requires
you to properly position your weight to maintain
proper balance. Be sure that you have learned the
basic riding skills on flat ground before attempting
to cross a sloping surface. Avoid slopes with slip-
pery surfaces or rough terrain that may upset your
balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in the
uphill direction. It may be necessary to correct the
steering when riding on loose surfaces by pointing
the front wheels slightly uphill. When riding on
slopes, be sure not to make sharp turns either up
or down hill.
If your ATV does begin to tip over, gradually steer
in the downhill direction if there are no obstacles
in your path. As you regain proper balance, grad-
ually steer again in the direction you wish to travel.
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7accident. Be sure to keep your feet firmly mounted
on the footboards at all times. Avoid jumping the
ATV as loss of control and damage to the ATV may
result.
SLIDING AND SKIDDING
WARNING
EWB01663Skidding or sliding improperly may cause you
to lo s e c o n tr o l o f th is A T V . Y o u ma y a ls o r e g a i n
traction unexpectedly, which may cause the
ATV to overturn.

Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by
practicing at low speeds and on level,
smooth terrain.
 On extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice,
go slowly and be very cautious in order to re-
duce the chance of skidding or sliding out of
control. Care should be used when riding on loose or slip-
pery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If unex-
pected and uncorrected, sliding could lead to an
accident. To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to
slide in loose or slippery conditions, positioning
your weight over the front wheels will sometimes
help.
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
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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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EBU25053Lubricating the rear knuckle pivotsThe rear knuckle pivots must be lubricated at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.TIPFor parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a
grease gun.
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.
Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease
1. Grease nippleRecommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
1
1
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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 ................. 4-11
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch ....................... 4-10
Override switch .............................................................. 4-9
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 .............................................................................. 4-18
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front and rear ............................................................................ 4-23
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-40
Spark plug, checking ................................................... 8-18
Specifications .............................................................. 10-1 Speed limiter ................................................................ 4-14
Stabilizer bushes, checking ..........
............................... 8-51
Starting the engine ........................................................ 6-1
Start switch .................................................................... 4-8
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-52
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartments ................................................ 4-19
TTail/brake light ............................................................. 8-61
Throttle lever ......................................................... 4-13, 5-4
Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................ 8-42
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Trailer hitch (YFM70GPSH / YFM70GPLH) ................. 4-24
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-63
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-64VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-43
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-42
Vehicle identification number ...................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking .................................... 8-51
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-62
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-61
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EBU26173
WARNING
ALWAYS
:
• use proper riding techniques to avoid
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
2016.05-0.4× 1 CR
(E)
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