2018 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 700 battery

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5. Pull the battery out of its compartment.
NOTICEECB00622Never attempt to open the battery or remove
the battery cell seals, as this would permanent-
ly damage the battery. To charge the battery
 Confirm the recommended charging rate as
specified on the battery itself. 
Select a suitable charger and follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions.
NOTICEECB00933To charge a VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid)
battery, a special battery charger is required.
Using a conventional battery charger will dam-
age the battery. To store the battery
If the ATV will not be used for more than one
month, remove the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.
 If the battery will be stored for more than two
months, check it at least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.NOTICEECB00942Always keep the battery charged. Storing the
battery in a discharged state for an extended
period of time will cause permanent battery
damage.
 Do not store the battery in an excessively
cold or warm place [below freezing or above
30 °C (90 °F)].
1. Battery holding plate
2. Nut
3. Negative battery lead (black)
4. Positive battery lead (red)
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8To install the battery
1. Place the battery in its compartment.
2. Connect the positive battery lead first, then connect the negative battery lead by installing
their bolt. NOTICE: When installing the bat-
tery, the main switch must be off, and the
positive lead must be connected before
the negative lead.
[ECB01111]
3. Install the battery holding plate by installing the nuts.
4. Install the front carrier by installing the bolts and tightening them to the specified torques. 5. Install the panel.
TIP
Make sure the positive and negative battery
leads are installed as shown.
 Fully charge the battery before installing it.
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
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Tightening torques:
Carrier bolt (upper):34 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 25 lb·ft)
Carrier bolt (lower): 34 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 25 lb·ft)
Carrier bolt (under the fenders): 7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
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EBU27695Troubleshooting chartsStarting problems or poor engine performance
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.There is no fuel.
Check the battery.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Operate the electric starter.4. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gap, or replace the spark plug. Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
DryWet
Operate the electric starter.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
The engine does not start.
Check the ignition.
Operate the electric starter.2. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The battery is good.Check the battery lead connections,
and have a Yamaha dealer charge
the battery if necessary.
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98. Remove the battery and fully charge it. (See
page 8-53.)
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Rear:27.0 kPa (0.270 kgf/cm², 4.0 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel (YFM70GPAJ, YFM70GPHJ, YFM70GPLJ,
YFM70GPSJ)
Panel wheel (YFM70GPXJ)
Rim size: 12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel (YFM70GPAJ, YFM70GPHJ, YFM70GPLJ,
YFM70GPSJ)
Panel wheel (YFM70GPXJ)
Rim size:
12 x 7.5ATFront brake:Type:Hydraulic disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Hydraulic disc brake
Operation: Left hand and right foot operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 193 mm (7.6 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 232 mm (9.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 18.0 AhHandlebar-mounted light:Bulb type:Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
LED
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-5
Accessories, auxiliary jack ........................................... 4-24
Air filter element, cleaning ........................................... 8-38
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-49BBattery ......................................................................... 8-53
Brake fluid, changing ................................................... 8-46
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-44
Brake lever, front ......................................................... 4-15
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-50
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ..................... 8-43
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................. 4-15
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-51
Brake pedal free play, adjusting .................................. 8-47
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-43
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................ 8-49
Carrier, front ................................................................. 4-23
Carrier, rear .................................................................. 4-23
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................5-3, 8-30
Coolant temperature warning light ................................ 4-3DDifferential gear oil ................................................5-3, 8-28
Drive select lever ......................................................... 4-16
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-2
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .................................. 8-21
Engine stop switch ........................................................ 4-8
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-3
EPS warning light .......................................................... 4-3FFinal gear oil ......................................................... 5-3, 8-25
Four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator ........... 4-4
Front and rear brake lever free play, checking ............ 8-46
Fuel ....................................................................... 4-16, 5-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-16
Fuses, replacing .......................................................... 8-57HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-8
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-61
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-59
High-range indicator light .............................................. 4-2
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-9IIdentification numbers ................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches ................................... 5-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch ................................................................... 4-8
Low-range indicator light ............................................... 4-2
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